1. The lowest female singing voice
   "The contralto's rich, deep tones added depth to the ensemble";
   - alto
    
2. A woman singer having a contralto voice
   "The contralto's rich, low tones filled the concert hall"

1. Of or being the lowest female voice
   "The contralto soloist added depth to the choir's performance";
   - alto

Derived forms: contraltos, contralti

See also: low, low-pitched

Type of: singer, singing voice, vocaliser [Brit], vocalist, vocalizer

Encyclopedia: Contralto