Synonyms & related words for contralto

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of contralto — including alto, soprano, baritone, tenor, countertenor, descant. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to contralto

Explore words related to contralto — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include mezzo, althorn, baryton, coloratura, sopranino, singers, vocalism, soloist. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for contralto

Common synonyms for contralto include alto, soprano, baritone, tenor, countertenor, descant, continuo, vocalist — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does contralto come from?

The word contralto breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: contr-, from Latin contra (“against, opposite”); and -alt, from Latin altus (“high”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.