mezzo-soprano

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See also: mezzosoprano

English

Etymology

From Italian mezzosoprano.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌmɛtsoʊsəˈpɹænoʊ/
  • Audio (US):(file)

Noun

mezzo-soprano (plural mezzo-sopranos)

  1. A voice or voice part intermediate in compass between soprano and contralto.
  2. A person having such a voice.

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French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /mɛ.zo.sɔ.pʁa.no/ ~ /me.zo.sɔ.pʁa.no/
  • Audio:(file)

Noun

mezzo-soprano m or f by sense (plural mezzo-sopranos)

  1. mezzo-soprano

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