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coloratura Definition

colo·ra·tura (kul′ə rə to̵or′ə, -tyo̵or′-)

noun

  1. brilliant runs, trills, etc., used to display a singer's skill
  2. music containing such ornamentation
  3. a soprano who sings such music

Etymology: It < L coloratus, pp. of colorare, to color

coloratura Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • soprano: This year's festival will witness the Czech debut of the coloratura soprano Natalie Dessay and the post-modern accordionist Teodoro Anzellotti.