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coloratura: see soprano soprano [Ital.,=above], female voice of highest pitch. The three basic types of solo soprano are coloratura, lyric, and dramatic. The coloratura has a great range and impressive vocal agility; the lyric soprano has a light, pretty voice; and the dramatic soprano has ..... Click the link for more information. . coloratura, colorature Music 1. a. (in 18th- and 19th-century arias) a florid virtuoso passage b. (as modifier): a coloratura aria 2. a lyric soprano who specializes in such music How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| In arias from three operas -- ``Ariodante,'' ``Giulio Cesare'' and ``Arianna in Creta'' -- Kirchschlager, an Austrian, touches both the ground and the stratosphere with a voice that's equally at home in straightforward dramatic statement and ornate coloratura. Here the author dispenses advice on, among other things, learning the traditions of opera performance; helping singers to distinguish the compositional styles of many opera composers; helping singers to learn coloratura, patter and ornamentation; and achieving more contrast, shape and emotional impact in the singing line. Czgowchwz is a diva of divas, commanding the entire female range from deep contralto to coloratura soprano, the stamina to attempt forty different roles in a year, and dramatic engagement so passionate that it drives listeners to ecstasy. |
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