soprano
noun
the uppermost part or voice.
sopranos
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pluralof soprano.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Two sopranos and a countertenor depict a paradisiacal dream world of “fairies in the forest,” accompanied by an improvising violin.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 5, 2025
In their study, the scientists showed that the high-frequency sounds of operatic sopranos are produced with the same principle than speech and most other forms of singing.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 18, 2024
“Somebody said she’s the new Nina Stemme. I disagree. She’s the new Nilsson,” he said in a comparison with Birgit Nilsson, regarded as one of the greatest Wagnerian sopranos of the 20th century.
From Seattle Times ● May 13, 2024
Nina Stemme, who has reigned for years among the world’s leading dramatic sopranos, was a memorably powerful Salome at Carnegie in 2012, but has never had a solo recital there.
From New York Times ● Feb. 7, 2024
On the drive home, Uhmma talks about how Pastor Kim wants her to join the chorus, they need more sopranos.
From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na
