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Every singer wants to know what his/her voice type is, but itâs not always so easy to figure out the specifics. Continue reading on to learn how to find out what your particular voice type is. Soprano, mezzo-soprano, contralto, countertenor, tenor, baritone, or bass; all you need to know is in this post.
A mezzo-soprano or mezzo (English pronunciation: /ËmÉtsoÊ/ , /ËmÉzoÊ/ ; [ËmÉddzo soËpraËno] meaning half soprano) is a type of classical female singing voice whose vocal range lies between the soprano and the contralto voice types.The mezzo-soprano's vocal range usually extends from the A below middle C to the A two octaves above (i.e.A 3 âA 5 in scientific pitch notation, where middle C = C 4). In the lower and upper extremes, some mezzo-sopranos may extend down to the F below middle C (F 3) and as high as high C (C 6). dramatic mezzo-soprano has a strong medium register, a warm high register and a voice that is broader and more powerful than the lyric and coloratura mezzo-sopranos. This voice has less vocal facility than the coloratura mezzo-soprano.