Alto is a term used in music to describe a range of notes, instruments, and voices. The term is often used to refer to the second highest vocal range, which is higher than TENOR (5 letters) but lower than soprano. Alto is also used to refer to a type of VOICE (5 letters), as well as a type of saxophone (3 letters). It is also used to refer to a SINGER (6 letters) who sings in this range, as well as the PARTS (5 letters) of a musical score that are written for this range. Alto is also used to refer to a string instrument, the VIOLA (5 letters), as well as a CLEF (4 letters) used to indicate the pitch of notes on a musical staff. Finally, alto is also used to refer to a CHORISTER (9 letters), or a member of a choir.