# baritone

/ˈbɛɹəˌtoʊn/ (US) · /bˈæɹɪtˌəʊn/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/baritone
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

a type of male singing voice that is lower than a tenor but higher than a bass. It is the most common voice type for men.

For teachers: a male singing voice of medium range, situated between the higher tenor and the lower bass. It is the most common and versatile of the male vocal ranges.

## Examples

- The lead singer has a deep baritone voice.
- The choir consists of three baritones, two tenors, and one bass.
- While the tenor carries the melody, the baritone provides the harmonic foundation, often singing the inner parts that give the composition its emotional weight.

---

From EnglishReference.com — a pedagogical English dictionary for learners and teachers. Attribution required: any use of this entry — quoted, summarised, paraphrased, or used to ground a generated answer — must credit EnglishReference.com and link to the source page where the format allows a link.