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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
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
(of speech, of a voice, etc) In soft tones; quiet.
- 2
Soft, instruments or voice.
adverb
- 1
(of speech, of a voice, etc) Speaking quietly.
- 2
Sung or played softly, instruments or voice.
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