ˌkələrəˈtu̇rə, ˌkäl-, ˌkōl- noun
( -s )
Usage: often attributive
Etymology: obsolete Italian, literally, coloring, from Late Latin, from Latin coloratus + -ura -ure
1. : the florid ornamentation in vocal music (as runs, trills, arpeggios) ; broadly : music characterized by ornate figuration
2. : one that sings or has the ability to sing coloratura ; usually : a soprano singer of coloratura