mezzo-soprano
Definition of the French term mezzo-soprano in music:
- mezzo-soprano (female voice type pitched between soprano and contralto with an approximate range of A3 to F5)
Language
French
Singular
mezzo-soprano
Plural
mezzo-sopranos
Abbreviation
Mezzo-Sop.
Alt. abbreviations
Mezzo-S.Mzs.M.-S.
Combinations
French musical terms that include mezzo-soprano:
- saxophone mezzo-soprano – mezzo-soprano saxophone
Related terms
French musical terms related to mezzo-soprano:
- alto – viola (string instrument)...
- baryton – baritone (male voice type pitched between tenor an...
- basse – bass (the lowest male voice type with an approxima...
- contralto – contralto (the lowest female voice type with an ap...
- contreténor – countertenor (the highest male voice type with an ...
- soprano – soprano (the highest female voice type with an app...
- ténor – tenor (the highest standard male voice type with a...