noun
- the lowest female singing voice, or a singer with such a voice
Usage: music
Examples
- The contralto sang the haunting melody with rich, deep tones.
- She was chosen for the role because of her beautiful contralto voice.
- The choir needed another contralto to balance the higher voices.
- Her contralto range allowed her to sing both female and some male parts.
- The opera featured a famous contralto in the role of the witch.
- As a contralto, she specialized in singing lower harmonies.