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soprano

so·pran·o
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [suh-pran-oh, -prah-noh]
    • /səˈpræn oʊ, -ˈprɑ noʊ/
    • /səˈprɑː.nəʊ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [suh-pran-oh, -prah-noh]
    • /səˈpræn oʊ, -ˈprɑ noʊ/

Definitions of soprano word

  • noun plural soprano the uppermost part or voice. 2
  • noun plural soprano the highest singing voice in women and boys. 2
  • noun plural soprano a part for such a voice. 2
  • noun plural soprano a singer with such a voice. 2
  • adjective soprano of or relating to a soprano; having the compass of a soprano. 1
  • noun soprano highest singing voice 1

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Origin of soprano

First appearance:

before 1720
One of the 49% newest English words
1720-30; < Italian: literally, what is above, high, equivalent to sopra (< Latin suprā above) + -ano adj. suffix

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Parts of speech for Soprano

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

soprano popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

soprano usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for soprano

adj soprano

  • high — having a great or considerable extent or reach upward or vertically; lofty; tall: a high wall.

noun soprano

  • diva — a distinguished female singer; prima donna.

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