Baritone Meaning

/ˈbæɹ.ɪ.təʊn/
C2

Definition, CEFR level C2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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nounThe male voice between tenor and bass.

nounThe musical range between tenor and bass.

Tom plays the baritone saxophone and Mary plays the alto saxophone.
The baritone sax that Tom wanted to buy was way too expensive for him.
Synonyms:
low
Antonyms:
CEFR Practice Quiz
The choir director asked the ____ to sing the low harmony part for the song.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He has a deep ____ voice that sounds very beautiful when he sings low.

From Italian baritono, from Ancient Greek βαρύτονος (barútonos), from βαρύς (barús, “heavy”) + τόνος (tónos, “tone”). Doublet of baryton and barytone.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The choir director asked the ____ to sing the low harmony part for the song.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He has a deep ____ voice that sounds very beautiful when he sings low.

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