HyperDic: coloratura

English > 2 senses of the word coloratura:
NOUNperson coloratura, coloratura sopranoa lyric soprano who specializes in coloratura vocal music
actcoloraturasinging with florid ornamentation
coloratura > pronunciation
Soundskahlerahtuh'rah
Rhymesabracadabra ... zebra: 116 rhymes with rah...
English > coloratura: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA lyric soprano who specializes in coloratura vocal music.
Synonymcoloratura soprano
InstancesCallas, Maria Callas, Maria Meneghini CallasGreek coloratura soprano (born in the United States) known for her dramatic / dramatic / dramatic intensity in operatic roles (1923-1977)
Melba, Dame Nellie Melba, Helen Porter MitchellAustralian operatic soprano (1861-1931)
Pons, Lily Pons, Alice-Josephine PonsUnited States coloratura soprano (born in France) (1904-1976)
BroadersopranoA female singer
Spanishcoloratura, coloratura soprano
Catalancoloratura, coloratura soprano
English > coloratura: 2 senses > noun 2, act
Meaningsinging with florid ornamentation.
Broadersinging, vocalizingThe act of singing / singing vocal music
Spanishcoloratura

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