mezzo

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun 1. A female singing voice that is lower than soprano but higher than contralto; the middle range of the female singing voice. 2. A singer, typically a woman, who possesses such a voice. Usage The word "mezzo" is most commonly used as a shortened form of "mezzo-soprano." It specifically refers to a vocal range and the singers who perform in that range. It is a standard term in cl...