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coloratura soprano

DEFINITIONS OF: coloratura soprano

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n a lyric soprano who specializes in coloratura vocal music

Synonyms:
coloratura
Examples:
Maria Meneghini Callas
Greek coloratura soprano (born in the United States) known for her dramatic intensity in operatic roles (1923-1977)
Helen Porter Mitchell
Australian operatic soprano (1861-1931)
Alice-Josephine Pons
United States coloratura soprano (born in France) (1904-1976)
Type of:
soprano
a female singer
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