Coloratura
noun
A high, fast, and complex piece of music, usually in an opera. Often sung by women with very high voices.
The soprano showed off her range during a challenging coloratura.
Often appears as...
- sing coloratura
- coloratura soprano
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Music
noun
A singer who is skilled at singing coloratura.
She is a very talented coloratura, her high notes and quick runs were impressive.
Often appears as...
- coloratura soprano
- talented coloratura
Usage tips
Music
noun
A high, fast, and complex piece of music, usually in an opera. Often sung by women with very high voices.
The soprano showed off her range during a challenging coloratura.
Often appears as...
- sing coloratura
- coloratura soprano
Usage tips
Music
noun
A singer who is skilled at singing coloratura.
She is a very talented coloratura, her high notes and quick runs were impressive.
Often appears as...
- coloratura soprano
- talented coloratura
Usage tips
Music
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Operatic Style
Coloratura is typically associated with elaborate and showy operatic singing.
During the concert, the coloratura passages truly highlighted the singer’s vocal agility.
Pro Tip 2/3Vocal Agility
Understanding coloratura requires recognizing the singer's skill in performing rapid and intricate vocal runs.
She practiced her coloratura sections meticulously to perfect every note.
Pro Tip 3/3High Register
Coloratura often utilizes the highest pitches of a singer's range, emphasizing whistle-like notes.
His ability to hit the high notes made the coloratura piece electrifying.
Pro Tip 1/3Operatic Style
Coloratura is typically associated with elaborate and showy operatic singing.
During the concert, the coloratura passages truly highlighted the singer’s vocal agility.
Pro Tip 2/3Vocal Agility
Understanding coloratura requires recognizing the singer's skill in performing rapid and intricate vocal runs.
She practiced her coloratura sections meticulously to perfect every note.
Pro Tip 3/3High Register
Coloratura often utilizes the highest pitches of a singer's range, emphasizing whistle-like notes.
His ability to hit the high notes made the coloratura piece electrifying.
Pro Tip 1/3Operatic Style
Coloratura is typically associated with elaborate and showy operatic singing.
During the concert, the coloratura passages truly highlighted the singer’s vocal agility.
Pro Tip 2/3Vocal Agility
Understanding coloratura requires recognizing the singer's skill in performing rapid and intricate vocal runs.
She practiced her coloratura sections meticulously to perfect every note.
Pro Tip 3/3High Register
Coloratura often utilizes the highest pitches of a singer's range, emphasizing whistle-like notes.
His ability to hit the high notes made the coloratura piece electrifying.
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4 Powerful Poems about...
lived to this immeasurable lightness. The density of black starts to blur umber. Tentative, a cardinal's coloratura, then the mourning dove's elegy. Sable glimmers toward grey;
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4 Powerful Poems about...
lived to this immeasurable lightness. The density of black starts to blur umber. Tentative, a cardinal's coloratura, then the mourning dove's elegy. Sable glimmers toward grey;
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Quote examples
Anna Netrebko
Russian Musician
I am still working on developing my voice. I am, I know, better as a coloratura singer than I was. It's a matter of strong breath control and yet making it sound as though it is the easiest thing in the world.
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Anna Netrebko
Russian Musician
I know what I'm missing. I know what I have to work on. Coloratura. And I sing sharp sometimes. It happens when I'm nervous.
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Johnny Mathis
American Musician
Pavarotti's is the best male voice, and Joan Sutherland had a big voice but also acquired great coloratura notes.
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Anna Netrebko
Russian Musician
I am still working on developing my voice. I am, I know, better as a coloratura singer than I was. It's a matter of strong breath control and yet making it sound as though it is the easiest thing in the world.
Quote examples
Anna Netrebko
Russian Musician
I know what I'm missing. I know what I have to work on. Coloratura. And I sing sharp sometimes. It happens when I'm nervous.
Quote examples
Johnny Mathis
American Musician
Pavarotti's is the best male voice, and Joan Sutherland had a big voice but also acquired great coloratura notes.
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