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coloratura

/kuhl-er-uh-toor-uh, -tyoor-uh, kol-, kohl-/US // ˌkʌl ər əˈtʊər ə, -ˈtyʊər ə, ˌkɒl-, ˌkoʊl- //UK // (ˌkɒlərəˈtʊərə) //

色拉,花腔,彩铃,色狼

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : runs, trills, and other florid decorations in vocal music.
    • : a lyric soprano of high range who specializes in such music.

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Examples

  • I make a great distinction between the coloratura touch and the melody touch.

  • Coloratura singing, to be absolutely perfect, demands this degree of tonal excellence.

  • The modern school of musical criticism does not hold coloratura singing in very high esteem.

  • But this much is certain: Coloratura singing still has a strong hold on the affections of the music loving public.

  • Dazzling as the effects of coloratura are, they are obtained by the combination of a few simple elements.