alt
high.
in alt, in the first octave above the treble staff.
Origin of alt
1Other definitions for alt- (2 of 4)
variant of alti- before a vowel: altazimuth.
Other definitions for alt- (3 of 4)
a combining form of alternative, used in compound words describing a nontraditional or unconventional version within a genre or category, often something provocative, subversive, or innovative: alt-country bands; the alt-right movement;alt-weeklies;writers of alt-lit;quinoa and other alt-grains.
Origin of alt-
3Other definitions for alt. (4 of 4)
alteration.
alternate.
altitude.
alto.
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How to use alt in a sentence
He prefers that the NYI be known not as superheroes, but as X-Alts, short for “extreme altruism.”
Outside the Stonewall Inn, a few patrons spilled noisily into the street, eyeing the armored X-Alts with obvious glee.
The orchestra, under M. Alts, was admirable; as was also the chorus, carefully taught and led by M. Jules Cohen.
British Dictionary definitions for alt
/ (ælt) music /
(esp of vocal music) high in pitch
of or relating to the octave commencing with the G above the top line of the treble staff
in alt in the octave directly above the treble staff
Origin of alt
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