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.
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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