SINCE 1828
messa di voce
noun
mes·sa di vo·ce
| \ˌmāsədēˈvō(ˌ)chā, ˌmes-\
plural messe di voce\-(ˌ)sād-
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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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