Definition
中音 refers to the 'alto' or 'tenor' range in music — the middle register between soprano/soprano and bass. It can describe a voice type (alto singer), a musical instrument (alto saxophone), or a clef (alto clef). In Chinese musical contexts, 中音 is also used for the mid-range of traditional instruments like the 中音唢呐 (alto suona).
n.
(music) altotenormiddle register(music) alto (voice or instrument)
Examples
- 中音。Tā zài héchàngtuán chàng zhōng.She sings alto in the choir.
- 中音。Zhè bǎ zhōng sàkèsī yīnsè hěn wēnnuǎn.This alto saxophone has a warm tone.
- 中音。Tā shì yí wèi yōuxiù de zhōng gēshǒu.He is an excellent tenor singer.
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