soprano
adjective
so·pra·no
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Definition of soprano
(Entry 1 of 2)
: relating to or having the range or part of a soprano
soprano
noun
plural sopranos
Definition of soprano (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: the highest singing voice of women or boys and formerly of castrati
also
: a person having this voice
2
: the highest voice part in a 4-part chorus
3
: a member of a family of instruments having the highest range
Examples of soprano in a Sentence
Noun
She sings in a high soprano.Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
To start off the concert season, Vancouver’s Pacific Baroque Orchestra rolls through with soprano Karina Gauvin to transport audiences to 18th-century Russia (Oct. 27). — Zoë Madonna, BostonGlobe.com, "Boston’s 15 must-see classical music groups for fall," 5 Sep. 2019 Pamela Hinchman’s Queen of Pluto can hardly be improved — her soprano part drips with honey and vinegar. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Column: Chula Vista Mayor Mary Salas stages a fundraiser — but not for politics," 4 Sep. 2019 In the mid-70s he and Kenny Davern — also a clarinetist and soprano saxophonist — formed Soprano Summit, an all-star combo whose fervid renditions of old repertoire made it a favorite among fans of traditional jazz. — Giovanni Russonello, New York Times, "Bob Wilber, Champion of Jazz’s Legacy, Is Dead at 91," 9 Aug. 2019 Among the many soloists, mezzo Luciana Souza and soprano Jessica Rivera were both spellbinding. — Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, "Review: A powerful Passion closes Minnesota Orchestra’s Latin Sommerfest," 3 Aug. 2019 Songs of the Spheres The Sunday Afternoon Concerts in the Dome series continues with a selection of new vocal works performed by sopranos Hila Plitmann and Sangeeta Kaur, the Sterling Ensemble and others. — Matt Cooper, latimes.com, "SoCal classical music listings, July 7-14: The LA Phil at the Hollywood Bowl, a Brahms festival and more," 5 July 2019 Krauss and her band Union Station took the stage after opening act Dan Smalley and, at 48, her famous soprano is every bit as pure and angelic as ever. — Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, "Willie Nelson and Alison Krauss light up the Target Center with memorable night of classics," 2 Aug. 2019 Last month, Mandarin Oriental took over the historic 18th-century Villa Roccabruna, the former home of Italian soprano Giuditta Pasta. — Leena Kim, Town & Country, "5 Luxury Destinations for a Mother-Daughter Trip," 9 May 2019 Mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton and the vocal ensemble Roomful of Teeth join Măcelaru and the orchestra in the work’s world premiere. — Georgia Rowe, The Mercury News, "Women composers, performers take center stage at Cabrillo Fest," 22 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'soprano.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for soprano
soprano
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of soprano
(Entry 1 of 2)
: relating to the highest female singing voice or the highest voice part in a singing group
: having a high sound range
soprano
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of soprano (Entry 2 of 2)
: the highest voice part in a singing group
: the highest female singing voice or a person with this voice
See the full definition for soprano in the English Language Learners Dictionary
soprano
noun
so·pra·no
| \ sə-ˈpra-nō
, -ˈprä-\
, -ˈprä-\
plural sopranos
Kids Definition of soprano
1
: the highest part in harmony that has four parts
2
: the highest singing voice of women or boys
3
: a singer or an instrument having a soprano range or part
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