Meaning of the word mezzo in English

What does mezzo mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

mezzo

US /ˈmet.soʊ/
UK /ˈmet.səʊ/

Noun

a woman or girl with a voice that has a range between that of a soprano (= a voice that sings the highest notes) and that of a contralto (= a voice that sings the lower notes) :

Example:
They were joined on the stage by Welsh mezzo Katherine Jenkins.
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