lyric soprano

English

Noun

lyric soprano (plural lyric sopranos)

  1. A common operatic voice type known characterized by a warm, full, and bright sound; considered ideal for singing smooth (legato) lines and portraying sympathetic heroines; not as agile as a coloratura or as powerful as a dramatic soprano.
    Coordinate terms: operatic soprano, dramatic soprano, coloratura
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