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Definition
Mezzo-soprano; a female singing voice range between soprano and contralto.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal musical contexts or when discussing vocal ranges in choirs and opera. While it is the standard translation for the vocal category, most casual speakers simply describe voices as high or low rather than using specific operatic terminology.
Examples
Her voice is a mezzo-soprano, she sings with a lot of emotion.
Related words
Common phrases
to sing as a mezzo-soprano
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