coloratura

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a lyric soprano who specializes in coloratura vocal music
  2. noun singing with florid ornamentation

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian coloratura, from Late Latin colōrātūra, from colōrāre (“to colour”).

Synonyms

coloratura soprano

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