Bariton

baritone

noun BAH-ri-tone Rare

Origin: from Greek barytonos (deep-sounding)

Usage Note

Bariton is the male voice between Tenor and Bass. Like the other voice names it is masculine; the singer is also called a Bariton. Stress is on the first syllable.

Examples

"Der Bariton sang die Titelrolle der Oper."

Natural Translation

The baritone sang the title role of the opera.

Literal Translation

The baritone sang the title-role of-the opera.

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