dramatic mezzo-soprano
- noun
- /drəˈmætɪk ˌmɛtsoʊ səˈprɑːnoʊ/
- Specialized
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mezzo-soprano dramática
- She trained for years to develop into a true dramatic mezzo-soprano capable of performing challenging roles.
Examples
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The role requires a dramatic mezzo-soprano with a powerful voice and commanding stage presence.
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She is a talented dramatic mezzo-soprano.
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Many Verdi operas feature parts written for a dramatic mezzo-soprano, demanding both strength and subtlety.
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The opera featured a stunning dramatic mezzo-soprano.
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The opera featured a dramatic mezzo-soprano whose powerful voice captivated the audience throughout the performance.
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During the competition, the judges were impressed by the dramatic mezzo-soprano who effortlessly hit high notes despite the orchestra's volume.
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Her career took off after she was recognized as a talented dramatic mezzo-soprano with remarkable vocal control and expressiveness.
Synonyms
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A female singing voice between soprano and contralto
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A woman singer with a voice higher than a low voice but lower than a very high voice
How Powerful
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Surface Forms
Morphology
dramatic + mezzo-soprano
This is a straightforward adjective+noun composition: a 'dramatic' (powerful, expressive) type of 'mezzo-soprano' (a female voice type), so the subtype meaning is directly derivable from the constituents. The modifier+head pattern is regular and cross-linguistically common, making the phrase transparent to a B1 learner who knows both words.
Etymology
Dramatic mezzo-soprano comes from opera language: it joins mezzo ('middle') and soprano ('high voice'), and dramatic means a strong, powerful way of singing for the stage. So it describes a female singer with a middle-range voice that is rich and loud enough for big, emotional roles.