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mezzo-soprano

MET-soh suh-PRAN-oh

ˌmɛtsoʊ səˈprɑːnoʊ

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Syllable breakdown

mezzosoprano

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Dictionary meaning

A singing voice between soprano and contralto in range.

History and origin

Italian — 'mezzo' (middle) + 'soprano'.

Examples

  • The mezzo-soprano's rich timbre was perfectly suited to the role.

Common mispronunciations

MEZ-oh suh-PRAN-ohMEZ-oh soh-PRAH-noh
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