Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Physical Attributes Facet
3. Attributes and Properties (hierarchy name)
4. [attributes and properties by specific type]
5. musical range attributes

Anotations

Scope note:

Describes musical instruments, especially winds, that are the second highest in pitch among the members of their family. Alto instruments typically have a range about a 5th below that of the highest members of the family. With regard to human voices, describes a singer whose voice is pitched higher than a tenor but lower than a soprano.