The difference between Contralto and 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 soprano means musical part or section higher in pitch than alto and other sections.
Soprano is also verb with the meaning: to sing or utter with high pitch, like a soprano singer.
check bellow for the other definitions of Contralto and Soprano
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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.
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Soprano as a noun:
Musical part or section higher in pitch than alto and other sections.
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Soprano as a noun:
Person or instrument that performs the soprano part.
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Soprano as a verb:
To sing or utter with high pitch, like a soprano singer.