Coloratura Soprano (Noun)
Meaning
A lyric soprano who specializes in coloratura vocal music.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The opera company hired a renowned coloratura soprano to perform the demanding aria in their upcoming production of La Bohème.
- With her agile voice and impressive range, the young singer was well-suited to become a successful coloratura soprano.
- The role of Queen of the Night in Mozart's The Magic Flute is notoriously difficult and is usually sung by a highly skilled coloratura soprano.
- As a coloratura soprano, she was known for her technical precision and effortless ability to execute complex vocal passages.
- After years of training and practice, the aspiring singer finally landed a major role as a coloratura soprano with a prestigious opera company.