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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSoprano
/səˈprɑː.noʊ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The highest singing voice, typically for female singers, or boys before their voices change.
"The soprano's voice soared above the orchestra, captivating the audience." - 2
A singer with a soprano voice.
"She was recognized as one of the leading sopranos of her generation."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Italian word soprano, originating from the Late Latin superanus, meaning 'upper' or 'over'. It entered English musical terminology in the 18th century to designate the highest singing voice.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Soprano" is said worldwide
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soprano
Transliteration: soprano
"La soprano a chanté avec une grande émotion."
Sopran
Transliteration: Sopran
"Die Sopranistin beeindruckte das Publikum mit ihrer Stimme."
soprano
Transliteration: soprano
"La soprano ha cantato un'aria bellissima."
soprano
Transliteration: soprano
"La soprano recibió una ovación de pie."
soprano
Transliteration: soprano
"A soprano encantou a plateia com sua performance."
सोप्रानो
Transliteration: soprano
"सोप्रानो ने अपने गायन से सभी को मंत्रमुग्ध कर दिया।"
女高音
Transliteration: nǚ gāoyīn
"这位女高音的演唱让观众感动不已。"
소프라노
Transliteration: sopra-no
"그 소프라노는 공연에서 환상적인 노래를 불렀다."
ソプラノ
Transliteration: sopurano
"そのソプラノは素晴らしいパフォーマンスを披露した。"
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