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mezzo-soprano

/ˌmɛtsoʊsəˈpɹænoʊ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.52 in modern English

Syllables
mez-zo--so-pra-no
IPA
/ˌmɛtsoʊsəˈpɹænoʊ/
34
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
6
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A voice or voice part intermediate in compass between soprano and contralto.

noun

A person having such a voice.

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian mezzosoprano.

Subject

Wiktionary places this term in Music.

Inflected Forms

mezzo-sopranos (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

soprano contralto countertenor tenor baritone bass

Synonyms

mezzo

Questions

How do you pronounce mezzo-soprano?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌmɛtsoʊsəˈpɹænoʊ/.
What does mezzo-soprano mean?
A voice or voice part intermediate in compass between soprano and contralto.
Where does mezzo-soprano come from?
Borrowed from Italian mezzosoprano.

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