Opera Roles

noun a type of male singing voice that is lower than tenor but higher than bass

adjective relating to or having the range or part of a baritone

• The opera singer was known for his powerful baritone voice.
• My friend has a great baritone voice for singing karaoke.
• That guy at the party has a sick baritone, he should join a band.
• His words had a deep baritone quality that resonated with the audience.

noun a type of elaborate ornamentation in vocal music, especially in opera, characterized by florid passages and high notes

adjective relating to or characteristic of coloratura singing

• The soprano showcased her impressive coloratura technique during the opera performance.
• Wow, did you hear that coloratura soprano hit those high notes?
• That coloratura singer is a total boss on stage.
• Her voice danced like a coloratura aria, filling the room with beauty.

noun a type of classical female singing voice whose range lies between that of a soprano and a contralto

adjective describing the type of soprano voice

• The mezzo-soprano delivered a powerful performance in the opera last night.
• Did you hear that mezzo-soprano hit those high notes? She's amazing!
• That mezzo-soprano has serious pipes, she can really belt it out.
• Her voice was like a mezzo-soprano, strong and rich in tone.