Definition of soprano
: relating to or having the range or part of a soprano
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Origin and Etymology of soprano
Italian, adjective & noun, from sopra above, from Latin supra — more at supra-
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Definition of soprano
sopranos
1 : the highest singing voice of women or boys and formerly of castrati; also : a person having this voice
2 : the highest voice part in a 4-part chorus
3 : a member of a family of instruments having the highest range
Examples of soprano in a Sentence
She sings in a high soprano.
First Known Use of soprano
1738
SOPRANO Defined for English Language Learners
soprano
playDefinition of soprano for English Language Learners
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: relating to the highest female singing voice or the highest voice part in a singing group
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: having a high sound range
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Definition of soprano for English Language Learners
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: the highest voice part in a singing group
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: the highest female singing voice or a person with this voice
SOPRANO Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of soprano for Students
sopranos
1 : the highest part in harmony that has four parts
2 : the highest singing voice of women or boys
3 : a singer or an instrument having a soprano range or part
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