baritone

(bar′ə tōn′, ber′-)

noun

the range of a male voice between tenor and bass
1. a voice or singer with such a range
2. an instrument with a similar range within its family, as a baritone saxophone
3. a part for such a voice or instrument
a valved brass instrument of the saxhorn family pitched in B and often used in brass bands

Origin: It baritono < Gr barytonos, deep-toned < barys, heavy, deep (see grave) + tonos, tone

adjective

of, for, or having the range of a baritone

See baritone in American Heritage Dictionary 4

also bar·y·tone

noun

a. A male singer or voice with a range higher than a bass and lower than a tenor.
b. An instrument that sounds within this range.
c. A vocal or instrumental part written in this range.
A valved brass instrument similar to but larger than the euphonium.

Origin:

Origin: Italian baritono

Origin: , from Greek barutonos, deep sounding

Origin: : barus, heavy; see g^werə-¹ in Indo-European roots

Origin: + tonos, tone; see tone

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