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messa di voce

noun mes·sa di vo·ce \ ˌmāsədēˈvō(ˌ)chā , ˌmes- \

Definition of messa di voce

plural messe di voce \-(ˌ)sād-\
: 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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Origin and Etymology of messa di voce

Italian, literally, placing of the voice

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