Noun: mezzo met-sow
- A soprano with a voice between soprano and contralto
"The mezzo-soprano's rich voice was perfect for the role of Carmen";
- mezzo-soprano
- The female singing voice between contralto and soprano
"The mezzo-soprano took on the role of Carmen in the opera";
- mezzo-soprano
Derived forms: mezzos
Type of: singing voice, soprano
Encyclopedia: Mezzo