English Explanatory Dictionary

coloratura

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Florid or fancy passages in vocal music.
  2. A singer of such passages, especially a soprano.
adj
  1. Pertaining to coloratura.

Pronunciation

/kɒləɹəˈtjʊɹə/

Word forms

coloratura coloraturas colorature more coloratura most coloratura

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian coloratura, from Late Latin colōrātūra, from colōrāre (“to colour”).

Derived words

coloratura soprano
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