Brigit Nilsson
Definition
Proper noun A Swedish operatic soprano, born in 1918, renowned for performing roles in the operas of Richard Wagner.
Usage
This term is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the specific historical person, the singer Birgit Nilsson. * Her career is a frequent subject in discussions about 20th-century opera. * Scholars often compare the vocal power of Birgit Nilsson to that of other dramatic sopranos. * The recording features Birgit Nilsson in the role of Isolde.
Advanced Usage
- The Nilsson sound: A phrase sometimes used in music criticism to describe the unique, powerful, and laser-like quality of her soprano voice.
- To be a Nilsson: Used informally among opera enthusiasts to describe a singer with exceptional stamina and volume in dramatic roles.
Variants and Related Words
- Nilssonian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Birgit Nilsson's singing style or vocal qualities.
- The young soprano possesses a Nilssonian brilliance in her upper register.
Synonyms
- The Swedish soprano
- The premier Wagnerian soprano of her generation
Related Idioms & Phrases
- To hold high C like Nilsson: An idiom meaning to sustain a high note with extraordinary power and steadiness.
- Few singers can hold high C like Nilsson did.
Noun
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Swedish operatic soprano who played Wagnerian roles (born in 1918)
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