For me at least, messa di voce is the most important exercise
and set examination test of the whole lot. In my book it is
described as an 18th century part of the bel canto technique
by which the vocalist crescendos and decrescendos on a
sustained note. The inability to perform this smoothly on call
indicates a defective technique. Reg Boyle. (Australia.)
At 12:16 AM 25/01/03 -0500, you wrote:
>Is there an English term for "messa di voce"? What is the literal
translation?
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>John Link
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