messa di voce

noun

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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