Sekirov Dictionary

coloratura

/kɒləɹəˈtjʊɹə/

noun 2
adjective 1
forms 3

noun2

Florid or fancy passages in vocal music.
•
A singer of such passages, especially a soprano.
- The middle one, of course, was the coloratura Julia Kristeva, known as the most voluptuous Salome in the business. — 1980

adjective1

•
Pertaining to coloratura.
- She has a lighter and more coloratura voice.

forms

coloraturas · more coloratura · most coloratura

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