Baritone

The baritone is a type of male singing voice lying between the tenor and bass voices. It is the most common male voice type. The typical baritone vocal range is from A2 (the second A below middle C) to A4 (the A above middle C). However, this range can vary depending on the specific singer and vocal technique.

More broadly, "baritone" can also refer to:

• Baritone voice type in opera: Operatic roles written for baritones often require a dramatic and powerful sound, and the baritone is frequently cast as a villain, hero, or authority figure. Notable operatic baritone roles include Rigoletto in Verdi's Rigoletto, Figaro in Rossini's The Barber of Seville, and Don Giovanni in Mozart's Don Giovanni.

• Baritone voice type in choral music: In choral music, the baritone often sings in a lower harmony part, providing a rich and full sound to the ensemble.

• Baritone saxophone: A low-pitched member of the saxophone family, typically pitched in E♭.

• Baritone horn: A brass instrument in the saxhorn family, similar in shape to a euphonium but typically with a smaller bore.

• Baritone guitar: A guitar with a longer scale length, allowing for lower tunings.

The term "baritone" is ultimately a descriptor of a range or function within a particular context, be it the human voice or a musical instrument. The specifics of the range or function vary with the application.