Found 2 items, similar to altissimo.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: altissimo
altissimo
adj : very high
English → English (gcide)
Definition: altissimo
high-pitched
\high-pitched\ adj.
1. high in pitch or frequency; -- used of sounds and voices.
Opposite of
low. [Narrower terms:
adenoidal, pinched, nasal
;
altissimo;
alto;
countertenor, alto;
falsetto;
peaky, spiky;
piping;
shrill, sharp;
screaky, screechy, squeaking, squeaky, squealing;
soprano, treble;
sopranino;
tenor]
Syn: high.
[WordNet 1.5]
2. set at a sharp or high angle or slant; as, a high-pitched
roof.
Syn: steeply pitched, steep.
[WordNet 1.5]
