Baritone
/ˈbærɪtəʊn/noun
A man's singing voice that is fairly low but not the lowest type of voice.
He had a deep baritone voice that echoed in the room.
Often appears as...
- rich baritone
- melodic baritone
Usage tips
Musical
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Voice Clarity
Baritone voices can be very clear and easy to understand due to their pitch.
His baritone was so clear, every word he sang was easily understood.
Pro Tip 2/3Common in Men
Most adult men have baritone voices, making it a common male voice type.
The choir needed more men with baritone voices to balance the sound.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Too Deep
Remember, a baritone is lower than a tenor but not as deep as a bass.
The soloist's voice was rich and warm, a perfect baritone, not too deep.
Compare with
bassmellowresonantrichsonorousstrong
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