CultureJuly 16, 2026

baritone

/ˈbærɪtoʊn/

Definition

A male singing voice with a vocal range that sits between the higher tenor and the lower bass.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'barys' (heavy/deep) and 'tonos' (tone). It entered English via the Italian 'baritono' to describe this specific deep-register male voice.

In the news

The word is used to identify the vocal range of performer Andreas Macco, who is scheduled to perform during the upcoming chamber music season in San Pancrazio.

Chamber music returns to San Pancrazio

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