soprano

/səˈprænoʊ/
adjective
  1. Relating to or having the range of a soprano voice or instrument.
    • He plays a soprano ukulele, which is smaller and higher-pitched.
    • She joined the soprano section of the chorus.
    • The soprano line in the score is written in the treble clef.
noun
  1. The highest singing voice in women and boys, or a singer with that voice.
    • Many young boys sing soprano before their voices change.
    • She has been a soprano in the city choir for ten years.
    • The soprano hit the high note perfectly during the opera.
  2. A part written for a soprano voice.
    • The choir director asked the sopranos to sing more softly.
    • The soprano part in this piece is very challenging.
    • He arranged the song so the soprano carries the melody.
  3. An instrument with a high pitch range, such as a soprano saxophone or recorder.
    • The band featured a soprano sax in the jazz number.
    • She switched from alto to soprano recorder for the solo.
    • The soprano saxophone has a bright, piercing sound.
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