barytone

[ bar-i-tohn ]

adjective

1. having the last syllable unaccented.

noun

1. a barytone word.

barytone

¹

/ ˈbærɪˌtəʊn /

noun

1. See baritone
   a less common spelling of baritone

barytone

²

/ ˈbærɪˌtəʊn /

adjective

1. having the last syllable unaccented

noun

1. See oxytone
   a word in which the last syllable is unaccented Compare oxytone

Word History and Origins

Origin of barytone¹

1820–30; < Greek barýtonos, equivalent to barý ( s ) heavy, deep (of sound) + tónos tone

Word History and Origins

Origin of barytone¹

C19: from Greek barutonos heavy-sounding, from barus heavy + tonos tone

Example Sentences

The true vocal bands are placed much as they are when a barytone is singing a very low tone.

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Mr. Pigott has a delicious tenor voice, and Mr. Redford a fine barytone.

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"It is the frost in the air, my son," the priest responded in a mellow barytone.

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The double-basses and solo barytone are the spokesmen for the tuneful host.

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Followed a beautiful young barytone whom Miss Bouverie had brought from London in her pocket for the tour.

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