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
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
Scotto long reigned as one of the most popular sopranos at the Metropolitan Opera.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 18, 2023
It was easier for Chester to play the ones written for tenors than the ones for sopranos, contraltos, and basses, but he did them all beautifully.
From "The Cricket in Times Square" by George Selden
