"mezza voce" meaning in English

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Adverb

Etymology: From Italian mezza voce, from mezza (feminine of from mezzo (“middle, half”)) + voce (“voice”). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|it|mezza voce}} Italian mezza voce Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} mezza voce (not comparable)
  1. (music) Moderately loudly Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Music
    Sense id: en-mezza_voce-en-adv-Tiy~dze5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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