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alto, (Italian: “high”), in vocal music the register approximately between the F below middle C to the second D above - the second highest part in four-part music. The word alto originally referred to the highest male voice, singing falsetto (see countertenor).

While sopranos generally carry the melody in a group, the altos supply the harmony, which gives the choir a full rich sound. The harmony is vital to the overall sound that a choir or ensemble has.

Clef just keep in mind middle c is on the middle. Line. It's why it's also sometimes called the c clef. Because that indent is based upon middle c.

The four main vocal ranges are: Soprano – A high female (or boy's) voice. Alto – A low female (or boy's) voice. Tenor – A high (adult) male voice. Bass – A low (adult) male voice.

An alto is the female voice type with the lowest range, which is considered a middle voice in a classical choral setting. Historically, there are four primary voice types: Soprano- the highest voice type of all, highest female voice. An outer voice. Alto- the lowest female voice type.

alto noun [C] (VOICE) a woman with a voice that sings low notes, or her voice : Although she is an alto, her voice soars above the rest of the cast. Her beautiful alto lends elegance to these well-known tunes. Synonym. contralto.

Among the upper voices, the alto plays the important role of filling in the space between the tenor and soprano voices. Like most middle children, the alto voice is often forgotten but still integral to keeping the family unit together.

Soprano: from middle C to high G. The range of the Soprano voice for 4-part harmony. Alto: from G below middle C to C above middle C. The range of the Alto voice for 4-part harmony. Tenor: from C below middle C to G above middle C.

The notes on the lines of the alto clef are F – A – C – E – G.

And bottom lines of the stave. This is the tenor clef. Although it looks the same it pokes out to the top of the stave. And sits with a spare. Space at the bottom of the stave.

Nowadays, the word “alto” is a general term used to describe a lower female voice rather than a specific vocal category. Chorus music usually calls for an “alto” part for voices with a strong middle and lower register, but there's no real separate alto voice type in Western music.

As with vocalists, soprano designates the highest voice, alto the next highest, then tenor, followed by baritone.