baritone

/'bæritoun/
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baritone

A baritone singer performs a solo on stage.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • The second lowest adult male singing voice: A baritone is a male voice type that falls between the higher tenor and the lower bass in vocal range.
    • A singer with such a voice: A baritone is a male singer who possesses and performs with this specific vocal range.
    • A brass instrument: A baritone is a brass wind instrument, specifically a type of saxhorn, that is pitched similarly to the baritone voice.

  2. Adjective:

    • Relating to the baritone range: Describing a voice, instrument, or part that is lower than tenor and higher than bass.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun (Voice/Singer):
    • He is a talented baritone in the opera company.
    • The baritone solo in the requiem was profoundly moving.
  • Noun (Instrument):
    • He switched from trumpet to baritone in the brass band.
  • Adjective:
    • She has a rich, baritone speaking voice.
    • The composer wrote a baritone oboe part for the piece.
Advanced Usage
  • "Baritone saxophone": A saxophone that is larger than an alto and smaller than a tenor, pitched in E♭. (Note: This is a compound term listed here as an example of advanced usage, not as the core definition of "baritone").
    • The jazz ensemble featured a memorable baritone saxophone solo.
Variants and Related Words
  • Baritone horn (n): A brass instrument, essentially synonymous with the "baritone" as an instrument in some contexts, particularly in concert bands.
  • Baryton (n): An archaic spelling or variant, sometimes referring to a specific historical string instrument.
Synonyms
  • Voice type: (For the vocal category) No direct single-word synonym, but described as a "middle male voice."
  • Singer: Vocalist, crooner (context-dependent).
  • Instrument: Euphonium (a closely related but distinct brass instrument).
Related Phrases
  • "Baritone clef": A C clef placed on the third line of the staff, historically used for baritone vocal parts.
    • The old score was notated in baritone clef.
  • "Baritone part": The musical line written for a baritone voice or instrument.
    • The baritone part in this chorus is quite challenging.
Related Idioms
baritone

A baritone singer performs a solo on stage.

Adjective
  1. lower in range than tenor and higher than bass
    • a baritone voice
    • baritone oboe
Noun
  1. the second lowest brass wind instrument
  2. the second lowest adult male singing voice
  3. a male singer

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