Definition

1. Noun:
   • A female singing voice: A mezzo-soprano is a classical female singing voice whose vocal range lies between that of the contralto and the soprano.
   • A singer with this voice: A mezzo-soprano is also a woman who sings with this specific voice type.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • Her rich, warm tone is perfect for a mezzo-soprano.
  • The famous mezzo-soprano will perform the lead role in the opera.

Advanced Usage

• "Mezzo": Often used as a shortened, informal form of "mezzo-soprano" within musical contexts.
  • She is a talented mezzo who specializes in Baroque music.

Variants and Related Words

• Mezzo (n): A common abbreviation for mezzo-soprano.
• Soprano (n): A higher female singing voice.
• Contralto (n): A lower female singing voice.

Synonyms

• Mezzo: (when used as a noun abbreviation)

Noun

1. the female singing voice between contralto and soprano
2. a soprano with a voice between soprano and contralto