How to Use soprano in a Sentence

soprano

noun
  • She sings in a high soprano.
  • At times, the noise of grinding gears can obscure the soprano whoops and wails of the preschoolers.
    — Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Leila is a very talented young lady with a lovely soprano voice.
    — Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
  • In both works, Luna’s soprano could glow sweetly or blaze as needed.
    — Scott Cantrell, Dallas News, 12 May 2023
  • Her radiant smile, like a soprano’s voice, was bigger than her petite frame.
    — Gia Mora, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2023
  • And with her mezzo soprano, Lipa shined.
    — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Grant’s gentle, earthy tones blend well with Amanfu’s soulful soprano.
    — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Coloratura can be written for any type of voice, but it is most often used for showcasing sopranos.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
  • Coloratura soprano refers to the type of voice that is capable of this difficult style of singing.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
  • Escobedo played the alto, tenor and soprano saxophones and also sang as part of the band.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 11 Nov. 2025
  • For these reasons, she is often ranked as the greatest coloratura soprano.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
  • The soprano was seated at a large vanity, whose mirror was outlined by bright round lightbulbs.
    — Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 3 Nov. 2023
  • Karen Slack, a soprano with a major career going these days, had to cancel due to illness.
    — Dallas News, 1 July 2022
  • The acclaimed mezzo soprano announced her retirement last week after putting in over four decades of work on stages across the globe.
    — Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Where else must a soprano nobly compete with police sirens zooming down Lake Shore Drive?
    — Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Here is a review of Fatma Said, the Egyptian soprano, in recital.
    — Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 7 Apr. 2023
  • Equally skilled on tenor and soprano saxes, Marsalis has led his current quartet for 14 years.
    — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2023
  • And for a review of Elza van den Heever, the South African soprano, in recital, go here.
    — Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 13 Apr. 2022
  • Then, the technicolor voice of mezzo-soprano Megan Moore fills the room.
    — Hannah Edgar, chicagotribune.com, 2 Apr. 2022
  • The 53-year-old artist is a gifted mezzo soprano and professionally trained in opera and jazz.
    — Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping, 30 June 2022
  • Many opera fans consider Maria Callas to be the greatest of all coloratura sopranos.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
  • The dramatis personae at the empty tomb are represented in recitatives and a long soprano aria.
    — Scott Cantrell, Dallas News, 1 May 2023
  • Angelina Jolie has been tapped to play the legendary soprano Maria Callas in the biopic Maria.
    — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2023
  • Early in her career, Baez used her powerful soprano to spread the message of the civil rights movement.
    — Jennie Rothenberg Gritz, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2023
  • And here is a review of Lise Davidsen, the Norwegian soprano, in recital.
    — Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 5 Oct. 2023
  • So the excitement of singing, or often belting, those mezzo-soprano songs comes from the strain of challenging the high end of one’s vocal range.
    — Ada Tsengassistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2022
  • This is a classic musical, and Marian in the past has usually been played by a soprano, and there’s an idea of who should play her.
    — Julie Vadnal, Vogue, 10 June 2022
  • The first soprano was Morgane Heyse, of German and French origin, both.
    — Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 28 Aug. 2022
  • In both the Stravinsky and Brahms the chorus wanted a few more sopranos, with more forward projection.
    — Scott Cantrell, Dallas News, 9 June 2023
  • Fleming, 64, is one of the most prominent sopranos of our time, and her tribute showcased the breadth of her influence.
    — Cathy Applefeld Olson, Billboard, 4 Dec. 2023

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