mezzo
mezzo¹
Definition
mezzo (met′sō, med′zō, mez′ō)
adverb
moderately; somewhat
mezzo²
Definition
mezzo (met′sō, med′zō, mez′ō)
mezzo
Synonyms
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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