coloratura Syllabification: (col·o·ra·tu·ra)Pronunciation: /ˌkələrəˈto͝orə, ˌkäl-/Definition of coloratura noun elaborate ornamentation of a vocal melody, especially in operatic singing by a soprano. (also coloratura soprano) a soprano skilled in coloratura. Origin:Italian, literally 'coloring', from Latin colorare 'to color'coloratura in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of coloratura in the British & World English dictionary
