Meaning of the word mezzo-soprano in English

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mezzo-soprano

US /ˌmɛt.soʊ.səˈprɑː.noʊ/
UK /ˌmɛt.soʊ.səˈprɑː.noʊ/
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Noun

1.

a female singer with a voice range between soprano and contralto

Example:
The opera featured a talented mezzo-soprano in the lead role.
Her voice has the rich, warm tones typical of a mezzo-soprano.
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