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Meaning of sotto voce

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sotto voce

Pronunciation:/ˌsɒtəʊ ˈvəʊtʃeɪ//ˌsɑtoʊ ˈvoʊtʃi/

noun

Definitions

  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

Definitions

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

  2. Soft, instruments or voice.

    Synonyms:sotto

adverb

Definitions

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

  2. Sung or played softly, instruments or voice.

    Synonyms:sotto