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coloraturaOne entry found. Main Entry: col·or·a·tu·ra Pronunciation: \ˌkə-lə-rə-ˈtu̇r-ə, -ˈtyu̇r-\ Function: noun Usage: often attributive Etymology: obsolete Italian, literally, coloring, from Late Latin, from Latin coloratus, past participle of colorare to color, from color Date: circa 1740 1 : elaborate embellishment in vocal music; broadly : music with ornate figuration
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