Lexical entry

コロラトゥーラソプラノ

kororatuurasopurano

A type of operatic soprano voice specialized in music with leaps, runs, and trills.

Arts & EntertainmentPure GairaigoCompoundSource: Italian

Meaning

A female operatic voice that specializes in elaborate ornamentation, including rapid runs, staccati, and high notes.

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コロラトゥーラ

An elaborate style of vocal ornamentation in music.

ソプラノ

The highest female singing voice or voice part.

メゾソプラノ

Mezzo-soprano, the female voice type between soprano and alto.

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