Meaning
soprano
- the highest singing voice, or a singer with this voice
In a sentence
La celebre soprano ha incantato tutto il pubblico del teatro.
The famous soprano enchanted the entire theatre audience.
Chi interpreterà il ruolo principale da soprano nell'opera?
Who will perform the lead soprano role in the opera?
I soprani del coro hanno provato la loro parte separatamente.
The choir's sopranos rehearsed their part separately.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| soprano | singular |
| soprani | plural |
Usage notes
- When referring to a female singer, both 'il soprano' and 'la soprano' are heard; 'il soprano' is historically traditional.
- Plural is generally 'i soprani' (or invariable 'le soprano' when feminine).