Definitions for altissimo
al·tissi·mo

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1. altissimoadjective

   very high

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1. altissimonoun

   The highest register of a woodwind instrument, or a specific note in this register

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1. Altissimo

   Altissimo (Italian for very high) is the uppermost register on woodwind instruments. For clarinets, which overblow on odd harmonics, the altissimo notes are those based on the fifth, seventh, and higher harmonics. For other woodwinds, the altissimo notes are those based on the third, fourth, and higher harmonics. The altissimo register is also known as the high register.

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1. altissimo

   Altissimo is an Italian term that means "very high." In music, it refers to an extremely high register of an instrument, particularly wind instruments like the clarinet, saxophone, and flute. It typically denotes pitches that are above the instrument's standard range. Playing in the altissimo register often requires special techniques.

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1. Altissimonoun

   the part or notes situated above F in alt

2. Etymology: [It.; superl. of alto.]

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1. Altissimo

   Altissimo is the uppermost register on woodwind instruments. For clarinets, which overblow on odd harmonics, the altissimo notes are those based on the fifth, seventh, and higher harmonics. For other woodwinds, the altissimo notes are those based on the third, fourth, and higher harmonics. The altissimo register is also known as the high register.

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1. Altissimo

   al-tis′si-mo, adj. (mus.) in phrase 'in altissimo,' in the second octave above the treble stave beginning with G. [It. altissimo, superl. of alto, high.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of altissimo in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of altissimo in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=altissimo
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Altissimo
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altissimo
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/altissimo
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=altissimo
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=altissimo
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=altissimo