n. (pl. -os or soprani)
1. a the highest singing-voice. b a female or boy singer with this voice. c a part written for it.
2 a an instrument of a high or the highest pitch in its family. b its player.
Phrases and idioms:
soprano-clef an obsolete clef placing middle C on the lowest line of the staff.
Etymology: It. f. sopra above f. L supra