Mezzo
//ˈmɛtsoʊ// adj, noun
adj, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 mezzo-soprano
"Emily Golden, a mezzo who was adept in an especially wide range of roles;"
- 2 the female singing voice between contralto and soprano wordnet
- 3 a soprano with a voice between soprano and contralto wordnet
Adjective
- 1 At a middle level or scale, between micro and macro. not-comparable
"mezzo social work"
Example
More examples"Emily Golden, a mezzo who was adept in an especially wide range of roles;"
Etymology
(music): Clipping of mezzo-soprano
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