Definition of mezzo-soprano
:a woman's voice with a range between soprano and contralto;
also
:a singer having this voice
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Origin and Etymology of mezzo-soprano
Italian mezzosoprano, from mezzo + soprano soprano
MEZZO-SOPRANO Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of mezzo-soprano for English Language Learners
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music : a female singing voice that is higher than the contralto and lower than the soprano; also : a female singer with such a voice
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