soprano

Definitions of soprano
  1. noun
    the highest female voice; the voice of a boy before puberty
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    type of:
    garganta
    the musical quality of the voice while singing
  2. noun
    a female singer
    synonyms: tiple
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    types:
    coloratura
    a lyric soprano who specializes in coloratura vocal music
    mezzo-soprano, mezzosoprano
    a soprano with a voice between soprano and contralto
    type of:
    cancionista, cantante, vocalista
    a person who sings
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