De coloratuur
Example: De coloratuur in haar aria toonde haar indrukwekkende stemvaardigheid.
Definition
"De coloratuur" refers to the elaborate and highly skilled vocal ornamentation in music, especially in opera singing. It involves fast runs, trills, and leaps that showcase a singer's technical ability and agility, often found in soprano arias.
Etymology
The term "de coloratuur" comes from the Italian word 'coloratura,' which means 'coloring' or 'ornamentation.' This word was adopted into Dutch through the tradition of opera and classical music, reflecting the decorative vocal technique used by singers to add expressive flair.
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"De coloratuur" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (C1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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