coloratura

• Substantivo que designa um tipo de soprano especializado em música vocal ágil, ornamentada e virtuosística, ou os próprios passagens musicais complexas e elaboradas.

A noun referring to a type of soprano voice that specializes in agile, florid, and ornamented vocal music, or the elaborate musical passages themselves.

1. Soprano singerC1formal

   A type of lyric soprano who specializes in performing highly ornamented and agile vocal music.

   Soprano coloratura

   • The coloratura performed the aria with breathtaking precision.
   • She is one of the most famous coloraturas in the opera world.
   • The role requires a coloratura with a very high range.

2. Ornamental singing styleC1formal

   A style of singing characterized by rapid scales, trills, and other florid embellishments.

   Coloratura

   • The composer wrote extensive coloratura passages for the lead soprano.
   • Her performance was full of brilliant coloratura.
   • The aria demands exceptional skill in coloratura.

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