soprano

noun
UK: /səˈprɑː.nəʊ/
US: /səˈprɑː.noʊ/

  1. A woman with a high singing voice.

    1. She is a soprano in the local choir. [ ] [ ]
    2. The opera featured a renowned soprano known for her breathtaking high notes. [ ] [ ]

  2. A musical part written for a soprano voice.

    1. The soprano part is very difficult to sing. [ ] [ ]
    2. The composer wrote a challenging soprano line, showcasing the singer's range. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

vocalist singer
soprano adjective

  1. Relating to the highest singing voice, or a singer who sings in that range.

    1. She sings soprano in the choir. [ ] [ ]
    2. The soprano section of the chorus struggled with the piece's high notes during rehearsal. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "soprano" in English means: A woman with a high singing voice., A musical part written for a soprano voice..

The phonetic transcription of "soprano" is /səˈprɑː.nəʊ/ in British English and /səˈprɑː.noʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "soprano": vocalist, singer.

Example usage of "soprano": "She is a soprano in the local choir.". More examples on the page.