sotto voce

sot·to vo·ce

S0573900 (sŏt′ō vō′chē, sōt′tō vō′chĕ)adv. & adj.1. In soft tones, so as not to be overheard; in an undertone: "There were aspersions cast, sotto voce, but knees quickly folded into curtsies when introductions were in order" (Barbara Lazear Ascher).2. Music In very soft tones. Used chiefly as a direction.

[Italian : sotto, under + voce, voice.]

sotto voce

(ˈsɒtəʊ ˈvəʊtʃɪ) adv (Classical Music) in an undertone[C18: from Italian: under (one's) voice]

sot•to vo•ce

(ˈsɒt oʊ ˈvoʊ tʃi; It. ˈsɔt tɔ ˈvɔ tʃɛ)
adv. in a low, soft voice so as not to be overheard. [1730–40; < Italian: literally, under (the) voice]

sotto voce

1. An Italian phrase meaning below the voice, used to mean in an undertone, or something said in an undertone.2. in a low voice

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Adv.

sotto voce - in an undertone; "he uttered a curse sotto voce"in a low voice

Translations

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Synonyms for sotto voce

adv in an undertone

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