soprano
noun · verb
Simple meaning
The pitch range of the highest female voice.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
suhprahnohSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
səpˈɹɑnoʊ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
The pitch range of the highest female voice
The musical part higher in pitch than alto, typically encompassing the range of the treble clef.
A person or instrument that performs the soprano part.
verb
To sing or utter with high pitch.
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This meaning: The pitch range of the highest female voice
Used this way, soprano is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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More ways to use soprano
- “The soprano hit a beautiful high note that filled the entire concert hall.”noun
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