spinto
/ˈspɪntoʊ/
noun
- A type of operatic voice, especially a soprano or tenor, that combines lyricism with dramatic power.
- The soprano was known as a spinto, able to sing both delicate melodies and powerful climaxes.
- Many opera houses seek a spinto for the lead role in Verdi's works.
- Her voice was classified as a spinto, giving her the flexibility for both lyrical and dramatic passages.