(Ital.) : In an undertone; barely heard.

inaudible style of singing employed by some choral basses

(SO-tow VOH-chay) From the Italian meaning “under the voice.” A direction to sing or play softly or aside—“under the voice.” Singing sotto voce can be compared to declaiming in a stage whisper.

in an undertone; "he uttered a curse sotto voce"

half-voice or quietly

with subdued voice.

(SEW-toe VOH-chay) A musical direction which asks the performer to sing, or play "under the voice," or in a subdued manner. Singing sotto voce can be compared to declaiming in a stage whisper and can be very effective in a large theatre.

Italian for "under the voice." a musical direction which asks the performer to sing, or play in a subdued manner.

(It.: "under [the] voice"). In a very soft voice, so as not to be overheard.

(''It.'') – "under voice" – Used as a direction instructing the singer or instrumentalist to proceed in a more understated or more subtle fashion.

Sotto voce (literally "under voice"), an Italian expression, means "to speak under one's breath". In music, a dramatic lowering of the vocal or instrumental tone -- not necessarily pianissimo, but with a hushed quality. May also denote muttering in theatrical or film scripts.