Coloratura

Pronunciation: /kələrəˈtʊrə/

Coloratura (noun)

  1. a style of singing with fast, high, and decorative notes, often in opera.
  2. a singer who is skilled in performing fast, high, and decorative notes.

Examples

  • The opera featured a stunning coloratura that captivated the audience.
  • She practiced the coloratura passages until they were flawless.

Common collocations: coloratura passage, master the coloratura, ornate coloratura, talented coloratura, famous coloratura

Synonyms of Coloratura

Formal

Neutral