alt

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ɔːlt/

Noun

uncountable archaic

(music) High pitch, of a voice or instrument; especially, the octave above the top line of the treble stave. / (now archaic) A state of excitement, a heightened emotional condition.

Japanese Meaning

（音楽）高音、特にトレブル譜表の最上部の線よりも一オクターブ上の音域またはその特徴を持つ音 / （古語）興奮状態、感情が高揚した状態

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The singer's alt soared above the orchestra during the chorus.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

その歌手の高音は合唱の間、オーケストラの上に響き渡った。

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Sense（1）

(music) High pitch, of a voice or instrument; especially, the octave above the top line of the treble stave.

Sop[hy] Moderato! moderato! Madam. Your Ladyship's absolutely in alt. / L[ady] Scr[ape] In alt! Madam? / Sop[hy] Yes, in alt- Give me leave to tell your Ladyship, that you have raised your voice a full octave higher since you came into the room.

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Sense（2）

(now archaic) A state of excitement, a heightened emotional condition.

I was, however, glad at my heart, that Mrs. Moore came up so seasonably with notice, that dinner was ready. The fair fugitive was all in alt. She had the game in her own hands; and by giving me so good an excuse for withdrawing, I had time to strengthen myself; the Captain had time to come; and the Lady to cool.

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