sopranino

noun

so·​pra·​ni·​no ˌsō-prə-ˈnē-(ˌ)nō How to pronounce sopranino (audio)
ˌsä-
plural sopraninos
: a musical instrument (such as a recorder or saxophone) higher in pitch than the soprano

Word History

Etymology

Italian, diminutive of soprano

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sopranino was in 1905

Dictionary Entries Near sopranino

Cite this Entry

“Sopranino.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sopranino. Accessed 3 Jun. 2023.

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