mezzo
Americanadjective
noun
plural
mezzosadverb
noun
Etymology
Origin of mezzo
1805–15; < Italian < Latin medius middle
Example Sentences
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As truth-telling victims, mezzo Michelle Mariposa was staunch and gentle as Rebecca Nurse while Nicholas Huff brought a vigorous, exciting tenor to Giles Corey.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
Other members of the fine cast included more of the Monkey King’s adversaries—bass Peixin Chen as Supreme Sage Laojun and mezzo Hongni Wu as Venus Star.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025
O’Connor, a multi-octave mezzo soprano of extraordinary emotional range who was recognizable by her shaved head, began her career singing on the streets of Dublin and soon rose to international fame.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 8, 2023
The mezzo J’Nai Bridges publicly shared her decision to freeze her eggs at a time in her career when she is a sought-after Carmen — a notably physical role.
From New York Times • Jun. 28, 2023
"Be a famous mezzo, of course," I say.
From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper
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