Pronunciation: [bˈaɹɪtən] (IPA) 
The correct spelling of the word "Bariton" is "Baritone." The word refers to the range of a male singing voice, between tenor and bass. The IPA transcription of "Baritone" is /ˈbær.ɪ.toʊn/. The stress is on the second syllable and the initial sound is a voiced bilabial fricative /b/. The second syllable starts with a short "i" sound /ɪ/ and ends with a long "o" sound /oʊ/. The final syllable has a nasal vowel sound like in "goat" /n/.
Bariton is a term commonly used in music and specifically in vocal performance to refer to a specific type of singing voice, as well as the vocal range associated with that voice type. It is derived from the Italian word "baritono,” which in turn is derived from the Greek word "barýtonos,” meaning "deep sounding."
A bariton, or baritone, refers to a male singing voice that lies between the bass and tenor ranges. Typically, this voice type possesses a rich, warm and resonant quality, known for its depth and power. Baritones are capable of singing comfortably in the middle register and can also extend their range into both the lower bass notes and the higher tenor notes, although without the same level of ease and flexibility as those voice types specifically.
In choral music, the baritone part typically acts as a bridge between the lower bass and the higher tenor parts. In opera, a baritone often portrays roles that are noble, dramatic, or heroic in nature. However, the capabilities of a bariton can vary significantly from individual to individual, as there are different subcategories within the baritone range, such as lyric bariton or dramatic bariton.
Overall, the bariton voice is an essential component of vocal harmony, adding depth, texture, and versatility to both ensemble performances and solo presentations across various musical genres.
The word "bariton" is derived from the Italian word "baritono", which in turn originates from the Latin word "baritonus". The term "baritono" was first used in the 18th century to describe a range of vocal registers that fell between the bass and tenor. It is a combination of "bari-" meaning "low" or "deep" and "-tono" meaning "tone" or "sound". Over time, the term "baritono" expanded to include a vocal range as well as a classification of musical instruments, such as the baritone saxophone and baritone horn. From Italian, the word made its way into other European languages, including English, retaining the same meaning.
