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spinto

Syllabification: (spin·to)
Pronunciation: /ˈspintō/
Definition of spinto

noun (plural spintos)

  • a lyric soprano or tenor voice of powerful dramatic quality.
  • a singer with a spinto voice.

Origin:

1950s: Italian, literally 'pushed', past participle of spingere 'push'

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