altissimo
very high.
in altissimo, in the second octave above the treble staff.
Origin of altissimo
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How to use altissimo in a sentence
Cristofano dell'altissimo, whose talent lay in portrait painting, may be added to these.
The History of Painting in Italy, Vol. 1 (of 6) | Luigi Antonio LanziThe rapidity of his execution, and the mellow sweetness of his altissimo notes, were unequalled.
The Violin | George DubourgAll the rest of the objects were as usual in plano; this was in alto, indeed in altissimo rilievo.
Library Of The World's Best Literature, Ancient And Modern, Vol 4 | Charles Dudley Warner
British Dictionary definitions for altissimo
/ (ælˈtɪsɪˌməʊ) /
(of music) very high in pitch
of or relating to the octave commencing on the G lying an octave above the treble clef
in altissimo in the octave commencing an octave above the treble clef
Origin of altissimo
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