basso profundo
noun
bas·so pro·fun·do
| \ ˌba-(ˌ)sō-prə-ˈfən-(ˌ)dō
, ˌbä-, -ˈfu̇n-
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, ˌbä-, -ˈfu̇n-
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plural basso profundos
Definition of basso profundo
: a deep heavy bass voice with an exceptionally low range
also
: a person having this voice
Examples of basso profundo in a Sentence
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The scenes by P&G Designs feature a centerpiece of stairs and platforms that let head priests Caiaphas (Steve Steiner, basso profundo) and Annas (Adrianne Hick) lord over Jesus and his followers. — Hugh Hunter, Philly.com, "Exuberant 'Superstar' at Surflight Theatre," 27 June 2018 At 78, Anderson looks and sounds the part of an éminence grise, with an ample white beard and a commanding basso profundo. — Jody Rosen, Smithsonian, "This Secret Corner of California Is a Paradise for Lovers of Great Food and Top-Notch Wines," 14 June 2018 His basso profundo visage was a model of dignity, steeliness, determination, rectitude. — Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, "The face of 19th-century America," 5 Apr. 2018 Mark Haddad’s forceful basso profundo gave Pilate’s deliberation an anguish unusual in characterizations of the prefect. — Alan Artner, chicagotribune.com, "Haymarket Opera performs rare Rossi Passion oratorio," 9 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'basso profundo.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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