altistecommon nounSyllable DecompositionaltisteEtymologyexpandfrom 'dalto' with the suffix '-ist'.Definitions1. Someone who plays the viola (a string instrument or saxophone).musiqueexpandMarisa est une altiste pleine de fougue et de sensibilité.2. Someone who sings the alto voice in a choir. Now more commonly referred to as alto.flags.vieilliexpand3. Refers to a man who has retained his contralto voice.especiallyexpandPluralaltistesHyperonymsinstrumentistechanteurAnagramlestaitTranslationsgerman:Altistdutch:altSee alsoalto (cn.) altistes (cn.)