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baryton

baryton

9.9
A male singing voice higher than bass and lower than tenor
  • noun
  • /ˈbɛrɪtɒn/
  • Archaic
translation icon : barítono
  • He trained for years to perfect his baryton and perform in classical concerts.

Examples

  • He has a rich baryton voice that captivates the audience.

  • The opera featured a singer with a powerful baryton who captivated the audience.

  • In older musical scores, the term baryton is sometimes used instead of baritone.

  • The choir featured a talented baryton soloist last night.

  • The composer wrote a piece specifically for a baryton solo, showcasing its rich and warm tones.

  • His deep, resonant voice as a baryton captivated everyone in the audience during the concert.

  • The old opera house featured a famous baryton, known for his performances that blended power and emotion.

Synonyms

baritone
vsbaryton
22 4.5

A male singer with a low warm voice between tenor and bass

is the older rare term for the same voice

How Low

bass
1 4.1
baryton
  • Archaic
9.9
tenor
5.1

Surface Forms

baryton singular
barytons plural

Etymology

Baryton comes from a Greek word that means 'heavy tone', from barýs 'heavy' and tonos 'tone'. So a baryton voice is a lower, darker male voice between tenor and bass, and it has the same root as baritone.