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sotto voce

The correct spelling is sotto voce.

How to pronounce sotto voce

noun

IPA: /ˌsɒtəʊ ˈvəʊtʃeɪ/

Say it like: Sot-to -vos-e

The correct spelling is sotto voce. 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.

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Meanings

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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