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Coloratura

/kɒləɹəˈtjʊɹə/

Florid or fancy passages in vocal music.

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noun
  1. 1

    Florid or fancy passages in vocal music.

  2. 2

    A singer of such passages, especially a soprano.

adjective
  1. 1

    Pertaining to coloratura.

    "She has a lighter and more coloratura voice."

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WordDefinition
lyricnoun(usually in the plural) The words of a song or other vocal music.

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lyricnoun(usually in the plural) The words of a song or other vocal music.
sopranonounA person or instrument that performs the soprano part.
coloraturenounAlternative form of coloratura. [(uncountable) Florid or fancy passages in vocal music.]
floriditynoun(uncountable) The property of being florid.
fioriturenoun(music) flourishes in a melody by a singer or musician.
bel cantonoun(music) An elegant style of singing characterized by beautiful tone and an effortless technique.
fiorituranoun(music) A musical embellishment or ornamentation.
capriccionoun(music) A piece of music, usually fairly free in form and of a lively character.
figurenounA drawing or diagram conveying information.
flowerinessnounThe quality of being flowery.
canorousnessnoun(dated) The quality of being musical; melodiousness.
animatonoun(music) A passage to be played in a lively, animated manner.
fancynounThe imagination.
dispositionnounTendency or inclination under given circumstances.
suaviloquynoun(rare) sweetness of speech
portamentonoun(music) A smooth, gliding transition from one note to another; used especially with stringed instruments, and sometimes on brass.
allegronoun(music) A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played in a quick, lively tempo, faster than allegretto but slower than presto.
pianissimonounA dynamic sign indicating that a portion of music should be played pianissimo.
plumagenoun(ornithology, collective noun) Layer or collection of feathers covering a bird’s body; feathers used ornamentally; feathering.
ornamentalitynoun(uncountable) The quality of being ornamental.

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