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 Definitions of coloratura  [ˌkʌl ər əˈtʊər ə, -ˈtyʊər ə, ˌkɒl-, ˌkoʊl-]  

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Definition of 'coloratura' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) coloratura
runs, trills, and other florid decorations in vocal music.

2.  coloratura
a lyric soprano of high range who specializes in such music.

Etymology:  (1910–15)

Definition of 'coloratura' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) coloratura, coloratura soprano
a lyric soprano who specializes in coloratura vocal music

2. (noun) coloratura
singing with florid ornamentation

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