baritone

[/ˈbærɪtoʊn/]
nounmasculinepl: baritones
barítono
1. A male singing voice that is lower than tenor but higher than bass
He has a pleasant baritone voice that resonates well in the concert hall.
Ele tem uma voz de barítono agradável que ressoa bem na sala de concertos.
2. A male singer with this type of voice
The famous baritone performed at the Metropolitan Opera.
O famoso barítono apresentou-se na Ópera Metropolitana.
3. A musical instrument (such as a saxophone or tuba) in the baritone range
The baritone saxophone produces a warm, mellow tone.
O saxofone barítono produz um tom quente e suave.
In Brazil, baritone singers have a strong presence in both classical opera and popular music genres. Rio de Janeiro has a rich tradition of baritone singers in samba and choro music. The term is widely used in formal musical education and conservatories throughout Portuguese-speaking countries. In the USA, famous baritones like Frank Sinatra helped popularize this voice type in jazz and popular music during the 20th century.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
baritone voicemale singervocalist
Antonyms / Antônimos
sopranotenorbass

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
barítono
Standard term used in music education and opera contexts
Portugal
barítono
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; commonly used in classical music
São Paulo
barítono
Used in formal musical contexts and opera houses
Rio de Janeiro
barítono
Common in samba and popular music contexts as well as classical

Related Words

tenorbassaltovocal rangevoice typeoperachoir

Related Idioms & Phrases

a voice like a baritone - describing a deep, rich male voice
baritone range - the comfortable singing range for this voice type
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