How to say "soprano" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- 高音こうおんnounChiefly a word for high-pitched tone or sound; its 'soprano' sense refers to the high vocal range. When you mean the soprano voice, singer, or part in music, ソプラノ is the word you want.
- nounThe straightforward word for soprano: the voice type itself, a singer with that voice, or a part written for it. Use it when discussing vocal music.
Use 「ソプラノ」 for the soprano voice type, singer, or part in music; 高音 is chiefly a word for high-pitched tone, and its 'soprano' sense refers to the high vocal range.
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