altaltissimo
|al-tal-tis-si-mo|
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/ˌæltælˈtɪsɪmoʊ/
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/ˌæltælˈtɪsɪməʊ/
extremely high note
Etymology
Etymology Information
'altaltissimo' originates from Italian, specifically the word 'altissimo,' where 'alt-' meant 'high' and '-issimo' is a superlative suffix meaning 'very' or 'extremely.'
Historical Evolution
'altissimo' transformed into the musical term 'altaltissimo' to denote an even higher range in music.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'very high,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'extremely high note in music.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/07/04 05:36