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sopranos

n. plural-only
B2 Upper Intermediate US //səˈpɹænoʊz// UK //səpɹˈɑːnəʊz// so·pra·nos

n. the highest singing voices for women or boys. People with this voice type can reach very high notes in a choir or opera.

n. the highest category of singing voice, typically possessing a range from middle C to high C. Refers to both the vocal range itself and the singers who possess it.


SIMPLE

The sopranos practice their high notes every morning.

CONTEXTUAL

The choir director asked the sopranos to sing more softly during the opening verse to balance the sound.

COMPLEX

While the altos provided a rich harmonic foundation, the sopranos carried the main melody with a clarity that resonated throughout the cathedral's vaulted ceiling.

Synonyms
Usage

Takes plural verb agreement when referring to a group of singers.

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