coloratura
/kəɫɝəˈtʊɹə/
elaborate ornamentation of a vocal melody
coloratura in a sentence
“Her coloratura was dazzling.”
Origin of coloratura
Italian coloratura coloring
Related Words
bel canto
a style emphasizing beauty of tone and technique
libretto
the text of an opera or musical
prima donna
the leading female singer; a temperamental person
leitmotif
a recurring musical phrase associated with a character or idea
recitative
speech-like singing advancing the plot
finale
the concluding section of a piece or act