altissimo
/alˈtɪsɪməʊ
/adjective Music
Very high in pitch: the extreme altissimo range of his horn...
- He was inclined to use a harsh altissimo register in his saxophone playing.
- It might be helpful and quicker to work with a good private teacher who plays the altissimo register.
- Opening the F key only a little helps the altissimo notes to speak.
Origin
Italian, superlative of alto 'high'.
Rhymes
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