soprano
US /səˈpræn.oʊ/
UK /səˈpræn.oʊ/
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the highest female singing voice
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She has a beautiful soprano voice.
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The opera features a famous soprano in the lead role.
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a singer with a soprano voice
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The young soprano made her debut at the Metropolitan Opera.
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She is considered one of the greatest sopranos of her generation.
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a musical instrument that plays in the highest range of its family
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He plays the soprano saxophone in the jazz band.
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The orchestra includes a soprano recorder.
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of or denoting the highest female singing voice or a part written for such a voice
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The choir needs more soprano singers.
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The piece has a challenging soprano solo.