noun

baritone

/ˈbærɪtoʊn/ · say it: BAR·uh·tohn

a male singing voice between tenor and bass

In Arts & Culture

In more detail

(noun) a male singing voice that is lower than a tenor but higher than a bass; a singer with this type of voice

Examples

He sang the baritone part in the opera.

How to use baritone

Baritone is used to classify a male singing voice in the middle-to-lower range, commonly found in opera, classical vocal music, and popular singing. It is more specific and technical than general descriptors like 'deep voice' and distinguishes a particular vocal range rather than merely a low pitch.

Common phrases

baritone voice
baritone singer
baritone saxophone
deep baritone
rich baritone

Synonyms

bass-baritone · baritone singer · male voice

Word family

baritonal · baritone (adjective)

A common mistake

Learners sometimes use baritone interchangeably with bass without recognizing the distinction: a baritone is higher than a bass and occupies a distinct middle-lower register.

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