The term 'Female Voice Type' can be summarized as a type of singing voice that is typically lower than a soprano and higher than a contralto. An ALTO is a type of female voice type, which is a four-letter word. Altos are known for their rich, full-bodied sound and are often used in choral music. They are also commonly found in musical theater and opera. Altos have a range of about two octaves, from the F below middle C to the second F above middle C.