mɛˈtsɒ

Definitions

1. noun

In music, a vocal part that is between soprano and alto.

“The opera featured a beautiful mezzo singing a heart-wrenching aria.”

2. noun

In Italian architecture, the middle floor of a building, especially a palace.

“The Palazzo Pitti had a beautiful mezzo floor with ornate frescoes.”

3. adjective

In the middle, in terms of pitch or range.

“The mezzo voice of the singer was perfect for the role of the female lead.”

4. noun

A middle or central part of something.

“The mezzo of the forest was dense and overgrown with foliage.”