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Sotto voce

The Sotto voce is a musical instrument. Learn how it makes its sound and explore related instruments.

From Wikipedia

In music, sotto voce is a dramatic lowering of the vocal or instrumental volume—not necessarily pianissimo, but a definitely hushed tonal quality.

Examples of sotto voce include:

Frequently asked questions

What does the Sotto voce sound like?

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