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COLORATURA [2 records]

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Record 1 2012-05-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Singing
DEF

A singer specializing in coloratura, i.e., "coloratura soprano."

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chant
DEF

Voix de femme haute et légère, apte à chanter de la musique vocale très ornée.

Spanish

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Record 2 1990-05-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Musicology
DEF

The extemporary or written decoration of a vocal melody in the shape of runs, roulades, and cadenzas of all kinds.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Musicologie
DEF

Ensemble des ornements du chant destinés à l'embellir.

Spanish

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