Translation guide
A mezzo-soprano is a female singing voice between soprano and contralto, or a singer with that voice type. In Japanese, the term is borrowed directly from Italian.
Referring to the mezzo-soprano vocal range or classification.
The standard Japanese term for mezzo-soprano, borrowed from Italian. Used in both classical and contemporary music contexts.
彼女はメゾソプラノです。
She is a mezzo-soprano.
メゾソプラノのパートを歌っています。
I'm singing the mezzo-soprano part.
Shortened form commonly used in casual conversation among musicians or music enthusiasts.
私はメゾです。
I'm a mezzo.
Referring to a person who sings mezzo-soprano.
Explicitly means 'mezzo-soprano singer'. Used when you need to clarify you're talking about the person, not the voice type.
彼女は有名なメゾソプラノ歌手です。
She is a famous mezzo-soprano singer.
Can also refer to the singer, especially when context makes it clear.
あのメゾソプラノは素晴らしい。
That mezzo-soprano is wonderful.