Word Type

Noun

Adjective

The word "contralto" can be used as noun and adjective.

Word Relationships

Typical Location

choir chorus concert

Coordinate Terms

baritone bass countertenor mezzo-soprano soprano tenor

Defined As

lowest female singing voice

Context

music

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

singer singing voice vocaliser vocalist vocalizer

Type Of (IsA)

contractor singer singing voice

Related Terms

alto contratenor altus tenor

Related Terms

alto contratenor altus counter tenor mezzo soprano tenor

Similar Terms

low low low-pitched soprano

Synonym Network

alto

Used For

describe singing voice fun sing singing

Data sourced from Wiktionary, WordNet, CMU, and other open linguistic databases. Updated March 2026.