Contralto (Noun)
Meaning 2
The lowest female singing voice.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The contralto's rich, deep tones filled the concert hall with a sense of drama and power.
- As a contralto, she was often cast in roles that required a strong, authoritative presence on stage.
- The choir's contralto section added a warm, sonorous quality to the overall sound of the ensemble.
- With her unique contralto voice, the singer was able to bring a sense of depth and nuance to the classical music repertoire.
- The opera company's contralto soloist was praised for her ability to convey emotion through her expressive, low-pitched singing.