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Polish
Etymology
From alt + -owy. First attested in 1619, but in common usage only as of the 19th century.[1][2]
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /alˈtɔ.vɘ/
- Rhymes: -ɔvɘ
- Syllabification: al‧to‧wy
Adjective
altowy (not comparable, no derived adverb)
- (relational, music) alto (of or relating to the vocal range alto)
- saksofon altowy ― alto saxophone
- saksofonista altowy ― alto saxophone player
- sakshorn altowy ― alto saxhorn
- flet altowy ― alto flute
- klarnet altowy ― alto clarinet
- puzon altowy ― alto trombone
- aria altowa ― alto aria
- partia altowa ― alto portion (of a piece of music)
- klucz altowy ― alto clef
- altowy głos ― alto voice
Declension
Declension of altowy (hard)
References
Further reading
- altowy in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
- altowy in Polish dictionaries at PWN