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
First Known Use: 1838
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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