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coloratura

co·lo·ra·tura

UK/kɒləɹəˈtjʊɹə/ US/kʌlɜrʌˈtʊrʌ/ uncommon

noun

1.

a lyric soprano who specializes in coloratura vocal music

Origin

Borrowed from Italian coloratura, from Late Latin colōrātūra, from colōrāre (“to colour”).

Phrases

  • coloratura soprano

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