alto

Definition (noun): a singer whose voice lies in the alto clef

Definition (noun): the lowest female singing voice

Definition (noun): the highest adult male singing voice

Definition (noun): (of a musical instrument) the second highest instrument in a family of musical instruments

Definition (noun): the pitch range of the lowest female voice

Definition (adjective): of or being the lowest female voice

Definition (adjective): of or being the highest male voice; having a range above that of tenor

Definition (adjective): (of a musical instrument) second highest member of a group

Example: alto clarinet or recorder