soprano
noun
music
specialized uk
/səˈprɑː.nəʊ/ us
/səˈpræn.oʊ/ plural sopranossoprano noun (VOICE)
soprano noun (MUSICAL INSTRUMENT)
[ C or U ]
a musical instrument that has a high range of notes, especially a saxophone (= a metal musical instrument that is played by blowing into it to make a single reedvibrate) :
soprano
adjective
music
specialized uk
/səˈprɑː.nəʊ/ us
/səˈpræn.oʊ/- highShe has a very high voice.
- high-pitchedHe talks to his dog in the most ridiculous high-pitched voice.
- shrillHe called the dog back with a shrill whistle.
- reedyHe had a thin, reedy voice.
soprano
adverb
music
specialized uk
/səˈprɑː.nəʊ/ us
/səˈpræn.oʊ/