Contralto is the lowest female voice type, known for its deep, rich, and robust sound. This voice type is more rare than the other two, and often used for unique or unusual roles. This voice type ...

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Philly jazz contralto Pearl Williams ... said it wasn’t just her voice that kept her in such legendary circles, it was also her talent for song selections.

"The greatest achievement in singing is to become a well-loved contralto..." - Peter Gammond, Bluffer's Guide to Music Graeme Kay demystifies the ups and downs of the singing voice. However ...

she was widely known for her gloriously ageless contralto voice, mischievous sense of humour, rich-hearted characterisations and warm personality. Nuala Willis had a particular affinity for the ...

Countertenors — whose vocal range extends into that of a contralto (like Anderson) or even a soprano — tend to wow listeners who remain unaccustomed to hearing such heights from a male singer.