neoi5 dai1 jam1女低音
Jyutpingneoi5 dai1 jam1
Yalenéuih dāi yām
Definition
Alto or contralto; the lowest female singing voice, or a singer with this voice.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the vocal range in a musical or choral context. While it describes the voice type, it is rarely used to describe a person's speaking voice unless discussing their singing ability or vocal quality in a performance.
Examples
Her alto voice is really beautiful.
Related words
Common phrases
to sing alto
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