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Melba, Dame Nellie

Pronunciation: /ˈmɛlbə/

Definition of Melba, Dame Nellie
  • (1861–1931), Australian operatic soprano; born Helen Porter Mitchell. She was born near Melbourne, from which city she took her professional name. Melba gained worldwide fame with her coloratura singing.

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