noun/adjectivemasculine/feminine (variable based on context)pl: sopranos
soprano
1. The highest singing voice in the soprano range, typically performed by women or young boys
She has a beautiful soprano voice that can reach the highest notes in the choir.
Ela tem uma voz de soprano bonita que consegue alcançar as notas mais altas do coro.
2. A singer who performs in the soprano range
The soprano soloist performed a stunning aria at the opera house.
A cantora soprano realizou uma arieta impressionante na ópera.
3. Adjective: relating to or denoting the soprano voice or range
The soprano section of the choir sat in the front row.
A seção de sopranos do coro sentou na primeira fileira.
The term 'soprano' is universally used in both Brazilian and Portuguese classical music traditions. In Brazil, opera and choral music maintain strong European influences, making this terminology standard in conservatories and professional music settings. The soprano voice is highly valued in both bel canto opera and contemporary choral music across both Portuguese-speaking countries and English-speaking regions.
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