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Noun: coloratura  ,kú-lu-ru'tû-ru
  1. Singing with florid ornamentation
    "The soprano's coloratura in the aria was breathtaking"
     
  2. A lyric soprano who specializes in coloratura vocal music
    "The coloratura soprano dazzled the audience with her intricate vocal runs";
    - coloratura soprano

Derived forms: coloraturas

Type of: singing, soprano, vocalising [Brit]

Encyclopedia: Coloratura