‖ mezza, a. Mus.
(ˈmɛdzə)
[Fem. of mezzo a.]
In various Italian combinations, as mezza-bravura, mezza-manica, mezza orchestra (see quots.); also mezza voce.
| 1811 Busby Dict. Mus. (ed. 3), Mezza Bravura, an expression used by the Italians to signify an air of moderate passion and execution. 1876 Stainer & Barrett Dict. Mus. Terms, Mezza manica, half shift [in violin-playing]. Mezza orchestra, with half the orchestra. |