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.
The sopranos practice their high notes every morning.
The choir director asked the sopranos to sing more softly during the opening verse to balance the sound.
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.
Usage
Takes plural verb agreement when referring to a group of singers.