coloratura

1. An intensely beautiful style of singing. It is characterized by flowery, extravagant passages and lots of trills and runs.

2. A coloratura soprano, meaning a soprano who sings the coloratura style.

3. A role in an opera or musical which employs coloratura techniques.

Contrary to popular belief, any properly trained vocalist can sing coloratura--it is not limited to sopranos.
1. "Every Valley Shall Be Exalted" is a coloratura aria.

2. Beverly Sills is a coloratura soprano.

3. The Queen of the Night is a coloratura role.
by Pitti-Sing June 24, 2006
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opera

A superior form of entertainment in which most of the characters' lines are sung. Not many young people like opera, because their brains are so clogged by rap and sex that they are unable to appreciate the dignity and beauty of opera.
One famous opera is Don Giovanni, by Mozart.
by Pitti-Sing June 23, 2006
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