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Definition of: coloratura
(kul′ər·ə·t
r′ə, -tyr′ə) noun
The effect of giving color to vocal music, by means of grace notes, runs, trills, or other florid decoration.
2. The runs, etc., themselves.
—adjective Characterized by or suitable for coloratura. Also col·or·a·ture (kul′ər·ə·choor). [<Ital. coloratura ration]
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