Mezzo

Pronunciation: /ˈmɛtsoʊ/

Definitions of mezzo

noun a term used in music to indicate a moderate or medium tempo or dynamic level

Example Sentences

A1 I ordered a mezzo platter for lunch.

A2 She sang a beautiful mezzo-soprano aria.

B1 The mezzo section of the orchestra played a crucial role in the performance.

B2 The mezzo range of the piano is often used for accompanying singers.

C1 Her mezzo voice filled the concert hall with rich, resonant tones.

C2 The mezzo passage in the symphony showcased the talent of the musicians.

Examples of mezzo in a Sentence

formal The mezzo-soprano delivered a stunning performance at the opera house.

informal I heard that mezzo is a type of singing voice, right?

slang She's got a killer mezzo range, it's so impressive.

figurative The mezzo of emotions in the room was palpable as they waited for the results.

Grammatical Forms of mezzo

• past tense: mezzos
• plural: mezzos
• comparative: more mezzo
• superlative: most mezzo
• present tense: mezzo
• future tense: will mezzo
• perfect tense: have mezzoed
• continuous tense: is mezzoing
• singular: mezzo
• positive degree: mezzo
• infinitive: to mezzo
• gerund: mezzoing
• participle: mezzoed

Origin and Evolution of mezzo

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Italian

Story behind the word: The word 'mezzo' comes from Italian, ultimately derived from the Latin word 'medius' meaning 'middle'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in music to indicate a middle range between soprano and contralto, the term 'mezzo' has since been adopted in various contexts to denote something of intermediate size or quality.