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A mezzo-soprano (Italian: [ˌmɛddzosoˈpraːno], lit. ' half soprano '), or mezzo (English: / ˈ m ɛ t s oʊ / MET-soh), is a type of classical female singing voice whose vocal range lies between the soprano and the contralto voice types. The mezzo-soprano's vocal range usually extends from the A below middle C to the A two octaves above (i.e.
Originally, a trained musician; later, a castrato or female singer Mezzo-soprano: middle-upper: Between soprano and alto Passaggio: crossing: A vocal range Soprano: upper: The highest vocal line Soprano sfogato: unlimited soprano: A soprano who has extended her upper range beyond the usual range of a soprano Spinto: pushed
mezzo-soprano A female singer with a range usually extending from the A below middle C to the F an eleventh above middle C. Mezzo-sopranos generally have a darker vocal tone than sopranos, and their vocal range is between that of a soprano and that of a contralto. MG See main gauche minore Minor key misterioso Mysterious mit Dämpfer (Ger ...
Mezzo-soprano or mezzo, a type of classical female singing voice whose range lies between the soprano and the contralto singing voices; Mezzo forte ("medium-loud") and mezzo piano ("medium-quiet"), musical terms for dynamics; Mezzo staccato, an articulation halfway between legato and staccato
For classical and operatic singers, their voice type determines the roles they will sing and is a primary method of categorization. In classical music, a "pure" contralto is considered the rarest type of female voice. [3] In non-classical music, singers are primarily defined by their genre and their gender, not their vocal range. [4]
The mezzo-soprano voice (unlike the soprano voice) is strong in the middle register and weaker in the head register, resulting in a deeper tone than the soprano voice. [ 2 ] The term mezzo-soprano was developed in relation to classical and operatic voices, where the classification is based not merely on the singer's vocal range but also on the ...
The mezzo-soprano singer and pianist’s instant classics like “(Never Loved A Man) Like You” and “Respect” set a new standard for soul and sent her straight to the Rock and Roll Hall of ...
A mezzo soprano or mezzo (English: /ˈmɛtsoʊ/; Italian: [ˈmɛddzo soˈpraːno]; meaning "half soprano") is a type of classical female singing voice whose vocal range lies between the soprano and the contralto voice types. Mezzo soprano may also refer to: Mezzo Soprano (horse) (2000–2013), an American-bred Thoroughbred racehorse and broodmare