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mezzo-soprano

/ˈmɛt.soʊ.səˈpræn.oʊ/

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noun

/ˈmɛt.soʊ.səˈpræn.oʊ/C1formalart
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее женский певческий голос, который ниже сопрано и выше контральто, или певицу с таким голосом.

A noun referring to a female singing voice that is lower than a soprano and higher than a contralto, or a singer with such a voice.

  1. Voice typeB2formal

    A female singing voice that lies between soprano and contralto, typically with a richer, darker quality than a soprano.

    ruМеццо-сопрано

    • She is a talented mezzo-soprano in the opera company.
    • The role of Carmen is famously written for a mezzo-soprano.
    • Her voice, a warm mezzo-soprano, filled the concert hall.

    Synonymsmezzo

  2. B2formal

    A singer who has a mezzo-soprano voice.

    ruМеццо-сопрано

    • The mezzo-soprano performed the aria with great emotion.
    • Many famous mezzo-sopranos have performed at La Scala.
    • The choir is looking for a new mezzo-soprano.

    Synonymsmezzo

Forms
  • mezzo-sopranos plural form
  • mezzo-sopranos' possessive plural form
  • mezzo-soprano's possessive singular form