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mezzo¹ Definition

mezzo (metsō, medzō, mezō)

adjective

medium; moderate; half

Etymology: It < L medius, middle: see mid

adverb

moderately; somewhat

mezzo² Definition

mezzo (metsō, medzō, mezō)

noun pl. -·zos

  1. mezzo-soprano
  2. mezzotint

Etymology: see mezzo

mezzo Synonyms

mezzo

modif.

mezzo Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • soprano: The season also includes a revival of Bizet's Carmen with the popular Irish mezzo soprano Imelda Drumm in the title role.
  • voice: These massed forces were joined by Cari Serle, whose sublime mezzo soprano voice had the audiences transfixed.
  • forte: And as you player harder, the sound switches to that of a piano being played mezzo forte or forte.
  • soloist: Directing was the choir's chorus master, Richard Dacey Organist was Nigel Allcoat, and mezzo soprano soloist Ruth Peel.
  • role: Point of Interest - The composer conducted the rehearsals and the concert and his daughter, Elinor Carter sang the mezzo soprano role.

Noun used with modifier

  • e: Some famous car scenes ( Taxi Driver ) often evoke urban decay or the claustrophobic effects of traffic congestion ( Otto e mezzo ).

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