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Raresotto 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.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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