sotto voce
English
/ˌsɒtəʊ ˈvəʊtʃeɪ/, /ˌsɑtoʊ ˈvoʊtʃi/
adj
Definitions
- (of speech) In soft tones; quiet.
- (music) Soft, instruments or voice.
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian sottovoce (under voice).
Origin
Italian (Fiorentino)
sottovoce
Gloss
under voice