mezzo
1
7.5
- other
- /ˈmɛt.soʊ/
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mezzo
- In this aria, the singer performs with a mezzo voice, showcasing her ability to express emotion in the middle register.
- mezzo-soprano
- mezzo del cammin
So there is a sort of a saying in Italian Vivere la Terre de mezzo.
- So there is a sort of a saying in Italian Vivere la Terre de mezzo.
- The truth about our life is that we will always be living it, nel mezzo.
Examples
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- Mezzo mezzo.
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- Mezzo mezzo.
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He is all of these things, all of them dropped nel mezzo del cammin (he is into his fifth decade) into the deep, world-event-fueled waters of self-doubt.
Blog text (23) -
The unexpressive sections were played without variation in dynamics (everything was played mezzo forte), consistently used a nonlegato articulation (no pedal), and were played metronomically.
Academic text (2013) -
The conductor asked the orchestra to play the passage mezzo forte for a balanced sound.
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For this piece, the composer indicated mezzo as the desired volume to create an intimate atmosphere.
Synonyms
Used at the start of a word to mean middle or between two things
Compounds
- Specialized
2
6.9
A woman singer with a voice higher than a low voice but lower than a very high voice
- Specialized
A singer with a medium-high voice who can sing very fast, fancy notes
- Specialized
A woman opera singer with a strong, rich middle voice that can be heard over an orchestra
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A woman opera singer with a warm, light middle voice for expressive roles
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Figures carved to stand out partly from a flat wall or stone background
- Specialized
A carving where people and objects are raised a medium amount from the background
How Loud
Surface Forms
Etymology
Mezzo in musical directions comes from the Italian mezzo, meaning 'middle' or 'moderate'. It tells players to use a medium level of sound or range, so it means 'not too loud, not too soft'.