mezzosoprano

Definition of the Italian term mezzosoprano in music:

  1. mezzo-soprano (female voice type pitched between soprano and contralto with an approximate range of A3 to F5)
Language
Italian
Singular
mezzosoprano
Plural
mezzosoprani
Variants
mezzo-sopranomezzo soprano
Abbreviation
Mezzo-Sop.
Alt. abbreviations
Mezzo-S.Mzs.M.-S.

Combinations

Italian musical terms that include mezzosoprano:

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Related terms

Italian musical terms related to mezzosoprano:

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  • baritono – baritone (male voice type pitched between tenor an...
  • basso – bass (the lowest male voice type with an approxima...
  • contraltista – adult male singer able to sing in the alto range
  • contralto – contralto (the lowest female voice type with an ap...
  • controtenore – countertenor (the highest male voice type with an ...
  • mezzo – half (of something)...
  • mezzo-tenore – baritone voice with the timbre of a tenor
  • soprano – soprano (the highest female voice type with an app...
  • tenore – tenor (the highest standard male voice type with a...