I. -(ˌ)nō, -_nə, often -nəw+V noun
( -s )
Etymology: Italian, adjective & noun, from sopra above + -ano -an
1. : the highest voice part in 4-part mixed harmony
2. : the highest singing voice of women, boys, or castrati — compare alto
3. : a singer (as a woman) with a soprano voice
II. adjective
Etymology: Italian
1. : relating to the soprano voice or part
a soprano clef
2. : having a high or treble range
a soprano saxophone
soprano solo