Meaning of Baritone in Music
In music, a **baritone** refers to a specific vocal range for male singers. It is a type of classical male singing voice that lies between the bass and tenor voice types.
The term "baritone" originates from the Greek word "bartonos," which means "heavy sounding". Composers typically write music for the baritone voice in a range that extends from the second F below middle C to the F above middle C in choral music, and from the second G below middle C to the G above middle C in operatic music. However, the range can vary depending on the specific subtypes of baritone.
Subtypes of baritone include the baryton-Martin baritone (light baritone), lyric baritone, Kavalierbariton, Verdi baritone, dramatic baritone, baryton-noble baritone, and the bass-baritone.
It's important to note that the term "baritone" can also refer to other musical instruments, such as the baritone guitar or the baritone ukulele. However, in the context of vocal music, it specifically refers to a male singing voice with a certain range.
Italian term for term for baritone horn, barítono is the Spanish term for baritone horn.
In addition, you can familiarize yourself with the terms:
- [English] baritone horn
- [French] baryton
- [German] Bariton
- [Spanish] bombardino
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