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col·o·ra·tu·ra
 coloratura
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- pronunciation:
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kuh
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tyu
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ka
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ka
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- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
flourishes, such as runs or trills, in vocal music.
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| definition 2: |
music characterized by such flourishes.
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| definition 3: |
a singer, usu. a high soprano, who specializes in coloratura.
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adjective |
| definition: |
concerning or characteristic of coloratura, or specializing in coloratura.
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