coloratura
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- noun
- /ˌkɒləˈrʊtə/
- Specialized
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soprano coloratura
- These singers, selected because of their popularity and outstanding voices, represent a variety of vocal skills and categories, such as lyric, dramatic, spinto, and coloratura.
Examples
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Four common types include dramatic, lyric, spinto, and coloratura.
Academic text (2003) -
Marie sings in her famous coloratura, loud enough for Maestro Mahler, standing at the other end of the chamber, to hear.
Fiction book (1990) -
Marie sings with a brilliant coloratura, showcasing her skill in performing elaborate vocal passages.
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The soprano's coloratura impressed the audience with its intricate runs and ornamentation during the concert.
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Many operas require a coloratura to deliver the beautiful, flourished melodies that captivate the listeners.
Synonyms
A singer with a very high voice who sings many very fast notes that decorate the tune
Compounds
- Specialized
A singer with a medium-high voice who can sing very fast, fancy notes
- Specialized
A singer with a very high voice who sings many very fast notes that decorate the tune
How Ornate
- Specialized
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Coloratura comes from the Italian colorare, 'to color', and is related to English color. A coloratura is a singer who 'colors' songs with quick, fancy runs and trills, so the word means a soprano who sings those very fast, decorated parts.