Enrico Caruso
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- proper noun
- /ɛnˈriːkoʊ kəˈruːzoʊ/
- Enrico Caruso gained international fame for his powerful and expressive voice.
Examples
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Many of Enrico Caruso's recordings are still admired by opera enthusiasts today.
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The Metropolitan Opera considers Enrico Caruso one of its most legendary performers.
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The legendary Enrico Caruso captivated audiences worldwide.
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Have you ever listened to Enrico Caruso sing?
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Enrico Caruso is widely regarded as one of the greatest operatic tenors of all time.
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Many famous roles were performed by Enrico Caruso during his illustrious career.
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Audiences were mesmerized by the vocal artistry of Enrico Caruso in opera performances.
Synonyms
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An Italian opera singer from the early 1900s known for his powerful voice and famous recordings
Surface Forms
Morphology
Enrico + Caruso
This is a personal name composed of a given name + surname, so its meaning is simply the identity of a person rather than an idiomatic sense. A B1 learner who recognizes 'Caruso' as the famous tenor (and understands that 'Enrico' is a given name) can identify the referent; there is no non-compositional or metaphorical meaning to learn.
Etymology
Enrico Caruso was a famous Italian opera singer from Naples whose very strong, expressive voice filled large theatres. Because he was one of the first stars to be recorded on early records, his voice reached many homes and he is remembered as one of the greatest 'tenors'.