Baritone: meaning, definitions and examples

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baritone

 

[ หˆberษชหŒtoสŠn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

voice type

A baritone is a type of male singing voice that lies between the bass and tenor voice types, characterized by a rich and full sound. Baritones typically have a vocal range from the second G below middle C to the G above middle C. They often play important roles in operas and choral works, with many famous arias composed for this voice type. The baritone voice is commonly found in classical music, but it is also present in various genres, including jazz and pop.

Synonyms

bass-baritone, middle voice

Examples of usage

  • The baritone sang a beautiful aria at the opera.
  • His baritone voice resonated throughout the concert hall.
  • She wanted to learn how to train her baritone range.
  • The choir had a strong baritone section, adding depth to their sound.

Translations

Translations of the word "baritone" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น barรญtono

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฐเคฟเคŸเฅ‹เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bariton

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bariton

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐั€ะธั‚ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bariton

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒชใƒˆใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท baryton

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ barรญtono

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bariton

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”๋ฆฌํ†ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงุฑูŠุชูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bariton

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bariton

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”ทไธญ้Ÿณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bariton

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ barรญton

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั€ะธั‚ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒขแƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bariton

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ barรญtono

Etymology

The term 'baritone' comes from the Italian word 'baritono,' which derives from the Greek 'baritonos,' meaning 'deep-sounding' or 'heavy sounding.' This reflects the voice's deeper timbre compared to tenors. The use of the term in music dates back to at least the 17th century when composers started to categorize vocal ranges more systematically. In the context of opera and classical music, the role of the baritone became more defined during the 18th and 19th centuries, as composers like Mozart and Verdi wrote specific parts for baritone voices in their works. Over time, the baritone has established itself as a prominent and versatile voice type, able to perform a wide range of musical styles and expressions.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,634, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.