adj. Pitched in the first octave above the treble staff; high. n. 1. The first octave above the treble staff. 2. A note or tone in the alt octave. |
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adj. Informal 1. Espousing or reflecting values different from those of the establishment or of mainstream culture. Often used in combination: alt-rock music; an alt-weekly newspaper. 2. Existing outside traditional or established institutions or systems. Often used in combination: alt-fuels; an alt-lifestyle. [Short for ALTERNATIVE.] |
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Tweet abbr. 1. alteration 2. alternate 3. altitude |
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n. The Alt key. |
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