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Sotto voce

/ˌsɒtəʊ ˈvəʊtʃeɪ/

A direction in a score that a passage in a piece should be played softly, or sung in a low voice, when applied to vocal music.

📖 Definitions of "Sotto voce"

noun
  1. 1

    A direction in a score that a passage in a piece should be played softly, or sung in a low voice, when applied to vocal music.

adjective
  1. 1

    (of speech, of a voice, etc) In soft tones; quiet.

  2. 2

    Soft, instruments or voice.

adverb
  1. 1

    (of speech, of a voice, etc) Speaking quietly.

  2. 2

    Sung or played softly, instruments or voice.

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