German word

Sopran

Pronunciation

IPA/zoˈpʁaːn/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsoprano

Example

Die Soprane proben für das Konzert.

The sopranos are rehearsing for the concert.

Illustration for Sopran (soprano)

More examples

Die Sopranpartie verlangt präzise Intonation.

The soprano part requires precise intonation.

Core concept

The highest strand in a choir, or the singer carrying that line.

Common phrases

  • Sopranpartie

    soprano part

  • Sopransolo

    soprano solo

  • in der Sopranlage

    in the soprano register

Similar words

Sopranistin: A woman who sings in the soprano range.
Sopranstimme: The audible high voice of a soprano singer.
Sopranpartie: The soprano melody written or performed in a piece.

Definition in German

Die höchste Stimmlage einer Singstimme oder die höchste Stimme in einem Chor; auch die Sängerin mit dieser Stimmlage.

Word origin

The musical noun Sopran is an Italian borrowing from soprano, ultimately based on sopra, 'above'.

Usage tips

  • For a female singer, Sopranistin is also used; Sopran itself mainly identifies the range or vocal part.

Other meanings

  • high registernoun

Opposites

  • Bassbassnoun
  • Altaltonoun

Related words

  • Sopranistinfemale sopranonoun
  • Sopranlagesoprano rangenoun
  • Sopranistmale sopranonoun

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