What does MEZZO mean?

Heres the requested information on "mezzo": Mezzo 1. Parts of Speech

Mezzo is a noun and an adjective.

2. Definitions

As a noun, mezzo refers to a female singer with a voice range between soprano and contralto. As an adjective, mezzo means moderate or medium.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

US: /ˈmɛzoʊ/
UK: /ˈmɛtsəʊ/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "mezzo" comes from the Italian word "mezzo" which means "half" or "middle". It is commonly used in music to describe a voice range or a certain type of musical composition. It is also used in cooking to describe a medium-sized dish or portion.

5. Synonyms

As a noun, mezzo can be synonymous with mezzo-soprano. As an adjective, it can be synonymous with moderate, medium, or middle.

6. Related Words

Words related to mezzo include:

• Amaze
• Breeze
• Craze
• Froze
• Gauze

7. Example Sentences

As a noun: "The opera featured a talented mezzo as the lead female singer."

As an adjective: "The chef prepared a mezzo portion for the customer who didn want a large meal."