Baritone Definition
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Alternative forms
- barytone (uncommon)
Etymology
From Ancient Greek βαρύτονος, from βαρύς (“heavy”) + τόνος (“tone”).
Noun
baritone (plural baritones)
- The male voice between tenor and bass
- The musical range between tenor and bass
- A person, instrument, or group that performs in the range between tenor and bass
- Specifically, a brass instrument similar to the euphonium.
Usage notes
If the lower section of a musical group is divided into two parts, they are called tenor and bass. If the section is divided into three groups, they are called tenor, baritone, and bass.
Coordinate terms
- (voice types): soprano, mezzo-soprano, alto, contralto (female); countertenor, tenor, baritone, bass (male)
See also
- Baritone on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
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