baritone

/ˈbæɹ.ɪ.təʊn/

BÆɹ · ɪ · təʊn (3 syllables)

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Definition

The male voice between tenor and bass.

Etymology

From Italian baritono, from Ancient Greek βαρύτονος (barútonos), from βαρύς (barús, “heavy”) + τόνος (tónos, “tone”). Doublet of baryton and barytone.