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Princeton's WordNet
altissimoadjective
very high
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altissimonoun
The highest register of a woodwind instrument, or a specific note in this register
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Altissimo
Altissimo (Italian for very high) is the uppermost register on woodwind instruments. For clarinets, which overblow on odd harmonics, the altissimo notes are those based on the fifth, seventh, and higher harmonics. For other woodwinds, the altissimo notes are those based on the third, fourth, and higher harmonics. The altissimo register is also known as the high register.
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altissimo
Altissimo is an Italian term that means "very high." In music, it refers to an extremely high register of an instrument, particularly wind instruments like the clarinet, saxophone, and flute. It typically denotes pitches that are above the instrument's standard range. Playing in the altissimo register often requires special techniques.
Webster Dictionary
Altissimonoun
the part or notes situated above F in alt
Etymology: [It.; superl. of alto.]
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Altissimo
Altissimo is the uppermost register on woodwind instruments. For clarinets, which overblow on odd harmonics, the altissimo notes are those based on the fifth, seventh, and higher harmonics. For other woodwinds, the altissimo notes are those based on the third, fourth, and higher harmonics. The altissimo register is also known as the high register.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Altissimo
al-tis′si-mo, adj. (mus.) in phrase 'in altissimo,' in the second octave above the treble stave beginning with G. [It. altissimo, superl. of alto, high.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of altissimo in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of altissimo in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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