The mezzo-soprano
Example: The mezzo-soprano sang beautifully during the opera performance.
Definition
The "mezzo-soprano" is a female singing voice with a range lying between the soprano and the contralto voices. It is known for its warm, rich tone and is often featured in operatic roles that require both lyrical and dramatic qualities.
Etymology
The term "mezzo-soprano" comes from the Italian words 'mezzo' meaning 'middle' and 'soprano' referring to the highest female voice. Did you know? This voice type was named to describe its position as the middle female voice category in classical music.
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"The mezzo-soprano" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (B2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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