soprano
word
/səˈpɹænoʊ/
suh-PRA-noh
/səpɹˈɑːnəʊ/
suh-PRAH-noh
Definition
A soprano is the highest female singing voice in classical music, or a person (usually a woman or child) who sings in this range.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used to describe a role or singer in opera and choral music. Can also refer to boys or castrati historically. Not used for pop music unless noting vocal range. Pronounced /səˈprɑːnoʊ/.
Spanish: sopranoPortuguese (BR): sopranoPortuguese (PT): sopranoChinese (Simplified): 女高音Chinese (Traditional): 女高音Hindi: सोप्रानोArabic: سوبرانوBengali: সোপ্রানোRussian: сопраноJapanese: ソプラノVietnamese: giọng nữ cao - sopranoKorean: 소프라노Turkish: sopranoUrdu: سوپرانوIndonesian: soprano
Example Sentences
Some boys can sing soprano before their voices change.
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I love listening to a clear soprano voice in classical music.
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Anna is the youngest soprano in our music group.
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She sings as a soprano in the choir.
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The role of the queen is sung by a soprano.
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The opera’s star soprano got a standing ovation after her solo.
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