Определение contralto в Английский Язык Английский Язык словарь
the lowest female voice or voice part, higher than tenor and lower than 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
{i} (Music) low alto, voice range between soprano and tenor; singer with a contralto voice