Main Difference
The main difference between Contralto and Soprano is that the Contralto is a type of classical female singing voice and Soprano is a type of classical female singing voice, highest vocal range of all voice types
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Contralto
A contralto (Italian pronunciation: [konˈtralto]) is a type of classical female singing voice whose vocal range is the lowest female voice type.The contralto’s vocal range is fairly rare; similar to the mezzo-soprano, and almost identical to that of a countertenor, typically between the F below middle C (F3 in scientific pitch notation) to the second F above middle C (F5), although, at the extremes, some voices can reach the D below middle C (D3) or the second B♭ above middle C (B♭5). The contralto voice type is generally divided into the coloratura, lyric, and dramatic contralto.
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Soprano
A soprano [soˈpraːno] is a type of classical female singing voice and has the highest vocal range of all voice types. The soprano’s vocal range (using scientific pitch notation) is from approximately middle C (C4) = 261 Hz to “high A” (A5) =880 Hz in choral music, or to “soprano C” (C6, two octaves above middle C) =1046 Hz or higher in operatic music. In four-part chorale style harmony, the soprano takes the highest part, which usually encompasses the melody. The soprano voice type is generally divided into the coloratura, soubrette, lyric, spinto, and dramatic soprano. The lyric soprano is the most common female singing voice.
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Contralto (noun)
The lowest female voice or voice part, falling between tenor and mezzo-soprano. The terms contralto and alto refer to a similar musical pitch, but among singers, the term contralto is reserved for female singers; the equivalent male form is counter-tenor. Originally the contratenor altus was a high countermelody sung against the tenor or main melody.
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Soprano (noun)
Musical part or section higher in pitch than alto and other sections.
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Soprano (noun)
Person or instrument that performs the soprano part.
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Soprano (verb)
To sing or utter with high pitch, like a soprano singer.
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Contralto (noun)
the lowest female singing voice
“she sang in a high contralto”
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Contralto (noun)
a singer with a contralto voice.
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Contralto (noun)
a part written for a contralto voice.