mes·sa di vo·ce
| \ ˌmāsədēˈvō(ˌ)chā, ˌmes- \
plural messe di voce\
-(ˌ)sād-
\
Definition of messa di voce
: the singing of a gradual crescendo and decrescendo on a long sustained tone
—used of a vocal technique originating in 18th century bel canto
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