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Words for singing voices and singers
basso
lowest male voice; bass
baritone
male voice between bass and tenor
tenor
adult male voice between baritone and alto
alto
highest male voice; countertenor
falsetto
artificially high voice
contralto
lowest female voice
mezzo soprano
female voice between contralto and soprano
soprano
highest voice in women and boys
coloratura
vocal music ornamented with runs and trills
grave
slow (the slowest tempo in music)
largo
slow and dignified
adagio
slow; in an easy, graceful manner
lento
slow
andante
moderately slow but flowing
moderato
in moderate time
allegro
brisk, quick, lively
vivace
brisk; spirited
presto
quick
prestissimo
at a very rapid pace
