coloratura

/kɒləɹəˈtjʊɹə/ · noun

Meaning

Florid or fancy passages in vocal music.
A singer of such passages, especially a soprano.
Pertaining to coloratura.

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Related words

lyric(English)soprano(English)colorature(English)floridity(English)fioriture(English)bel canto(English)fioritura(English)capriccio(English)soubrette(English)spinto(English)tessitura(English)contralto(English)

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Sources

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