soprano
soprano Lexical Profile
soprano Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The highest standard singing voice, typically possessed by women or boys, or a musical part written for this vocal range.
"The choral piece features a soaring melody written specifically for the soprano."
A singer, typically a woman or a boy, who has the highest vocal range.
"The world-renowned soprano received a standing ovation for her performance in the opera."
An instrument of the highest pitch range in its family, such as a soprano saxophone or soprano ukulele.
"In the saxophone quartet, she plays the soprano while her colleague plays the baritone."
• adjective
Relating to, having the pitch range of, or written for the highest vocal or instrumental register.
"The jazz musician played a smooth melody on a soprano saxophone."
• Rhymes for soprano
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the mid-18th century from Italian 'soprano', meaning 'superior' or 'highest', derived from 'sopra' ('above'), which comes from Latin 'supra'.