ALTISSIMO

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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altissimo

Noun

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


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