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soprano

Syllabification: (so·pran·o)
Pronunciation: /səˈpranō/

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Definition of soprano

noun (plural sopranos)

  • the highest of the four standard singing voices:a piece composed for soprano, flute, and continuo [as modifier]:a good soprano voice
  • a female or boy singer with a soprano voice.
  • a part written for a soprano voice.
  • [usually as modifier] an instrument of a high or the highest pitch in its family:a soprano saxophone

Origin:

mid 18th century: Italian, from sopra 'above', from Latin supra

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