The lowest female voice or voice part, falling between tenor and mezzo-soprano. The terms contralto and alto refer to a similar musical pitch, but among singers, the term contralto is reserved for female singers; the equivalent male form is counter-tenor. Originally the contratenor altus was a high countermelody sung against the tenor or main melody.
A stringed instrument of the violin family, somewhat larger than a violin, played under the chin, and having a deeper tone.
A 10-string steel-string acoustic guitar, used in Brazilian folk music.
A person who plays the viola.
An organ stop having a similar tone.
A berimbau viola, the smallest member of the berimbau used in capoeira music.
Any of several flowering plants, of the genus Viola, including the violets and pansies.