soprano — the highest singing voice in women and boys, or a singer with this voice
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the highest singing voice in women and boys, or a singer with this voice
Pronunciation (IPA): /səˈprɑːnoʊ/
Example Sentences
- The soprano's high notes made the crystal glasses vibrate on the table.
- She discovered her soprano voice during a karaoke night and decided to pursue opera.
- The choir needs more soprano singers for the upcoming concert.
soprano
NOUN[/səˈprɑːnoʊ/]
the highest singing voice in women and boys, or a singer with this voice
The soprano hits a soaring high note that silences the entire opera house.
The soprano sings by the piano near the volcano!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Soprano derives from Italian 'soprano', which evolved from the Latin 'super' (above, over). The term literally means 'the highest voice range' and developed during the Renaissance period alongside the flourishing of Italian opera.
Breakdown
sopra- (above, over, from Latin super) + -ano (Italian adjectival suffix), literally meaning 'the one above' or 'uppermost voice'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The soprano's high notes made the crystal glasses vibrate on the table.”
“She discovered her soprano voice during a karaoke night and decided to pursue opera.”
“The choir needs more soprano singers for the upcoming concert.”
“Maria Callas was one of the most famous soprano singers in opera history.”
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