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Noun: coloratura mezzo-soprano
  1. A subtype of the mezzo-soprano with a range from approximately the G below middle C (G3) to the B two octaves above middle C (B5).
    "Although coloratura mezzo-sopranos have impressive and at times thrilling high notes, they are most comfortable singing in the middle of their range, rather than the top."

Type of: mezzo, mezzo-soprano

Encyclopedia: Coloratura mezzo-soprano