noun
mezzo
MEZ-oh/mˈɛzoʊ/
A female voice between soprano and contralto, or a singer with that range.
The mezzo sings with a warm, rich tone tonight.
Etymology
Italian mezzo means “middle” or “half.” In mezzo-soprano, it identifies the vocal range between soprano and contralto; the shortened name mezzo also denotes a singer with that range.
In context
you were in all the opera news and everyone was talking about this young mezzo
More examples
- Her mezzo blends beautifully with his tenor in the duet.
- The opera company hires two mezzos for the new production.
- She trains as a mezzo rather than a soprano.
Forms
mezzo · mezzos
Similar words
- mezzo-soprano
- The full term for the same voice or singer.