No. 8,753 in French
baryton
A male singing voice between tenor and bass.
In a sentence
Le baryton a chanté une magnifique aria lors de l'opéra.
The baritone sang a magnificent aria during the opera.
Here, 'baryton' refers to the vocal type of the singer performing, indicating his specific range and timbre.
Mon ami joue du baryton dans l'orchestre local.
My friend plays the baritone in the local orchestra.
In this sentence, 'baryton' is used to refer to the musical instrument of the brass family, which shares the name of the vocal range.
Elle a toujours aimé la sonorité douce et profonde du baryton.
She has always loved the smooth and deep sound of the baritone.
Here, 'baryton' illustrates appreciation of the sound qualities of either the voice type or the instrument, emphasizing its tonal characteristics.
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