Altissimo

Altissimo
Altissimo Al*tis"si*mo, n. [It.; superl. of alto.] (Mus.) The part or notes situated above F in alt. [1913 Webster]

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  • altissimo — /ælˈtɪsɪmoʊ/ (say al tisimoh) Music –adjective 1. very high. –phrase 2. in altissimo, in the second octave above the treble stave. {Italian} …  

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