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Definition of coloratura:

(n) : (plural) florid or fancy passages in vocal music; (singular) a singer of such passages, especially a soprano
"1980: The middle one, of course, was the coloratura Julia Kristeva, known as the most voluptuous Salome in the business. -- Anthony Burgess, Earthly Powers"
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Definition of coloratura:

(n) : (plural) florid or fancy passages in vocal music; (singular) a singer of such passages, especially a soprano
"1980: The middle one, of course, was the coloratura Julia Kristeva, known as the most voluptuous Salome in the business. -- Anthony Burgess, Earthly Powers"
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