Meaning
A musical part or section higher than tenor and lower than soprano, formerly the part that performed a countermelody above the tenor or main melody.
Etymology
Origin: Italian
Borrowed from Italian alto (“high”). Doublet of old.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
contratenor altushigh countertenorcontraltocountertenoraccompanimentheldentenormeistersingerbaritenorbaritonebass
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 24 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-07-26OACHILT
- 2026-05-30OAILNTV
- 2026-05-22OATHINL
- 2026-05-17LACDORT
- 2026-02-09TACIKLO
- 2025-12-21TOALCBK
- 2025-08-25TAOHGLU
- 2025-08-20LAUOKTW
- 2025-03-15OVATRIL
- 2025-01-01TOLBGNA
- 2024-11-03LAOPRTY
- 2024-10-09OANHELT
+12 earlier appearances in the archive.