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Noun: mezzo-soprano  'met-sow su'prã-now
  1. A soprano with a voice between soprano and contralto
    "The mezzo-soprano's rich voice was perfect for the role of Carmen";
    - mezzo
     
  2. The female singing voice between contralto and soprano
    "The mezzo-soprano took on the role of Carmen in the opera";
    - mezzo

Derived forms: mezzo-sopranos

Type of: singing voice, soprano

Encyclopedia: Mezzo-soprano