A person or musical instrument that performs the alto part.
A musical part or section higher than tenor and lower than soprano, formerly the part that performed a countermelody above the tenor or main melody.
An alto saxophone
A device that manually lengthens (or sometimes shortens) the slide or tubing of a brass instrument, allowing the pitch range to be altered while playing.
An electronic transducer allowing a drum, cymbal, etc. to control an electronic drum unit or similar device.
An event, experience or other stimulus that initiates a traumatic memory or a strong reaction in a person.
An SQL procedure that may be initiated when a record is inserted, updated or deleted; typically used to maintain referential integrity.
A concept or image that upsets somebody by sparking a negative emotional response.
A similar device used to activate any mechanism.
An event that initiates others, or incites a response.
A pulse in an electronic circuit that initiates some component.
A text string that, when received by a player, will cause the player to execute a certain command.
A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.
To fire a weapon.
To initiate something.
To spark a response, especially a negative emotional response, in (someone).
To activate; to become active.