soprano voice

[səˈprɑːnoʊ vɔɪs]
nounfemininepl: soprano voices
voz de soprano
1. The highest singing voice in the human vocal range, typically associated with women and children, characterized by brightness and clarity
The soprano voice soared beautifully over the orchestral accompaniment in the opera.
A voz de soprano soou lindamente sobre o acompanhamento orquestral na ópera.
2. A singer, especially a woman, who possesses this vocal range
She trained as a soprano voice performer for fifteen years before her debut.
Ela treinou como intérprete de voz de soprano por quinze anos antes de sua estreia.
3. The musical part written for or sung by this voice type
The soprano voice carries the main melody in this chorale.
A voz de soprano carrega a melodia principal neste coral.
The soprano voice holds a prominent position in Western classical music, opera, and choral traditions. In Brazil, opera and classical music appreciation is particularly strong in major cities like Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, where soprano voices are celebrated in concert halls and theaters. The term is used identically in both Brazilian and European Portuguese musical contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
treble voicehigh voicesoprano
Antonyms / Antônimos
bass voicebaritone voicebass-baritone voice

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
voz de soprano
Standard term used throughout Brazil in musical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
voz de soprano
Common in classical music circles and opera houses
São Paulo
voz de soprano
Preferred term in conservatories and music schools
Portugal
voz de soprano
Identical usage; standard term in European Portuguese

Related Words

coloratura sopranolyric sopranodramatic sopranomezzo-soprano

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit a high note
reach soprano heights
soprano range
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