Coloratura

What do we mean by coloratura?

The ornamentation of music written for the voice with florid passages, especially trills and runs. noun

Vocal music characterized by florid ornamental passages. noun

A singer, especially a soprano, specializing in such ornamentation. noun

Plural florid or fancy passages in vocal music noun

Singular a singer of such passages, especially a soprano noun

Pertaining to coloratura. adjective

Singing with florid ornamentation noun

A lyric soprano who specializes in coloratura vocal music noun

Florid or fancy passages in vocal music.

A singer of such passages, especially a soprano.

1. An intensely beautiful style of singing. It is characterized by flowery, extravagant passages and lots of trills and runs. 2. A coloratura soprano, meaning a soprano who sings the coloratura style. 3. A role in an opera or musical which employs coloratura techniques. Contrary to popular belief, any properly trained vocalist can sing coloratura--it is not limited to sopranos. Urban Dictionary

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Nouns that are often described by the adjective coloratura:
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