Definition

A musician who plays an alto instrument, especially the alto saxophone.

Example

The altoist played a beautiful solo during the concert.

Conversation

Did you hear that amazing altoist at the jazz festival last weekend?

Yeah, I did! Their solos were incredible.

I think being an altoist takes a lot of skill and practice.

Absolutely! I can barely play the recorder, let alone the saxophone.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Altoist is formed from "alto" (from Italian "alto", meaning high or elevated) and "-ist" (meaning one who practices or is concerned with). An altoist is a person who sings or plays in the alto range, which is a high vocal range.

Memory Tip

Think of 'alto' meaning high, and '-ist' indicating a person. An altoist is someone who performs in the high vocal range.

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