mezzo-soprano:
(also in short: ‘mezzo’; plural: ‘mezzo-sopranos‘; pronunciation: for the right pronunciation of this word, please click here)
a woman classical singer with a medium voice, usually sings in operas,
a mezzo-soprano on stage
e.g.
As a world-renowned mezzo-soprano, Frederica von Stade, also known as ‘Flicka’, says she sings each note with a feeling while in practice or on stage.
Mezzo-sopranos usually sing for the roles of nurses, witches, wise women, etc. in a classical operas (classical stage plays).
In non-classical music world, Madonna, Beyoncé and Amy Lee are some of the popular mezzo-sopranos whose delightful voices give pleasure to non-classical music lovers.
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