What does coloratura mean?
Definitions for coloratura
ˌkʌl ər əˈtʊər ə, -ˈtyʊər ə, ˌkɒl-, ˌkoʊl-col·oratu·ra
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Princeton's WordNet
coloratura, coloratura sopranonoun
a lyric soprano who specializes in coloratura vocal music
coloraturanoun
singing with florid ornamentation
Wiktionary
coloraturanoun
florid or fancy passages in vocal music
coloraturanoun
a singer of such passages, especially a soprano
coloraturaadjective
Pertaining to coloratura.
Etymology: From coloratura, from coloratura, from colorare "to colour".
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Coloratura
Coloratura is an elaborate melody with runs, trills, wide leaps, or similar virtuoso-like material, or a passage of such music. Operatic roles in which such music plays a prominent part, and singers of these roles, are also called coloratura. Its instrumental equivalent is ornamentation. Coloratura is particularly found in vocal music and especially in operatic singing of the 18th and 19th centuries. The word coloratura (UK: COL-ə-rə-TURE-ə, US: CUL-, Italian: [koloraˈtuːra]) means "coloring" in Italian, and derives from the Latin word colorare ("to color").
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coloratura
Coloratura is a term used in opera or classical music to describe elaborate, ornate melodic embellishment or flourish in vocal music. It often involves complex ornaments, rapid scales or trills, and high notes. The term is also used to describe a soprano who specializes in this type of singing.
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Coloratura
Coloratura has several meanings. The word is originally from Italian, literally meaning "coloring", and derives from the Latin word colorare. When used in English, the term specifically refers to elaborate melody, particularly in vocal music and especially in operatic singing of the 18th and 19th centuries, with runs, trills, wide leaps, or similar virtuoso-like material. It is also now widely used to refer to passages of such music, operatic roles in which such music plays a prominent part, and singers of these roles.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of coloratura in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of coloratura in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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