What is the difference between an alto and a mezzosoprano in vocal music?

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Alto is more of a generic female low voiced term to define a section in a chorus or mixed part work. Mezzos are also sopranos, with lower tessituras (their sweet spot is their lower range) but can hit the higher soprano notes too. Contralto-their sweet spots are even lower. They can all train to be opera...
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Alto is more of a generic female low voiced term to define a section in a chorus or mixed part work. Mezzos are also sopranos, with lower tessituras (their sweet spot is their lower range) but can hit the higher soprano notes too. Contralto-their sweet spots are even lower. They can all train to be opera singers read less
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Soprano – A high female (or boy's) voice. Alto – A low female (or boy's) voice. Tenor – A high (adult) male voice. Bass – A low (adult) male voice.
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Renu Sundriyal The main difference between an alto and a mezzo-soprano in vocal music is their vocal
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Renu sundriyal The main difference between an alto and a mezzo-soprano in vocal music is their vocal Range
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