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mezzo

mezzo

4 8.0
A female singing voice between soprano and contralto
  • noun
  • /ˈmɛt.soʊ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : mezzo-soprano
  • During the performance, the mezzo sang alongside the soprano, creating a beautiful harmony.
  • mezzo-soprano
  • mezzo-forte

One of them is AI think a African American mezzo sopranist.

Examples

  • The agile American mezzo Kate Lindsey excelled as Annio, the opera's second travesti character and Servilla's intended.

    Blog text (7)

  • Many renowned composers write specific roles for a mezzo-soprano due to their unique vocal qualities.

  • It's my job to sing mezzo-soprano.

    Blog text (4)

  • I hope my voice ends up in the mezzo-soprano range when I'm older, right in the middle, as I like it.

    Academic text (2015)

  • Houston is one of the top-selling artists of all time, with six Grammys and a mezzo-soprano that earned her the nickname "The Voice."

    Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody (2022)

  • That lady possessed a remarkable mezzo soprano, and displayed a fondness for lilies, did she not?

    The Seven-Per-Cent Solution (1976)

  • The scene ends with an octet: two sopranos, a mezzo-soprano, and two tenors.

    Fiction book (2000)

  • The talented mezzo-soprano captivated the audience with her rich and powerful voice.

Synonyms

mezzo-soprano
vsmezzo
  • Specialized
2 6.9

A woman singer with a voice higher than a low voice but lower than a very high voice

is the shorter form used instead of the hyphenated name

Compounds

mezzo-soprano
  • Specialized
2 6.9

A woman singer with a voice higher than a low voice but lower than a very high voice

coloratura mezzo-soprano
  • Specialized
9.9

A singer with a medium-high voice who can sing very fast, fancy notes

dramatic mezzo-soprano
  • Specialized
9.2

A woman opera singer with a strong, rich middle voice that can be heard over an orchestra

lyric mezzo-soprano
  • Specialized
9.0

A woman opera singer with a warm, light middle voice for expressive roles

mezzo-relievo
  • Specialized
9.9

Figures carved to stand out partly from a flat wall or stone background

mezzo-rilievo
  • Specialized
9.9

A carving where people and objects are raised a medium amount from the background

How High

soprano
5.3
mezzo
  • Specialized
4 8.0
contralto
  • Specialized
7.8

Surface Forms

mezzo singular
mezzos plural

Etymology

Mezzo as a singing voice comes from the Italian mezzo, which means 'middle'. It names a voice that sits in the middle between soprano and contralto, so thinking 'middle' helps you remember its range.