The difference between Contralto and Mezzo-soprano

When used as nouns, contralto means the lowest female voice or voice part, falling between tenor and mezzo-soprano. the terms contralto and alto refer to a similar musical pitch, but among singers, the term contralto is reserved for female singers, whereas mezzo-soprano means a voice or voice part intermediate in compass between soprano and contralto.

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  1. Contralto as a noun (music):

    The lowest female voice or voice part, falling between tenor and mezzo-soprano. The terms contralto and alto refer to a similar musical pitch, but among singers, the term contralto is reserved for female singers; the equivalent male form is counter-tenor. Originally the contratenor altus was a high countermelody sung against the tenor or main melody.

  1. Mezzo-soprano as a noun:

    A voice or voice part intermediate in compass between soprano and contralto.

  2. Mezzo-soprano as a noun:

    A person having such a voice.

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