Ernestine Schumann-Heink

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Definition

Proper noun: - Ernestine Schumann-Heink: A stage name referring to a specific historical figure, a celebrated operatic contralto of Austrian and later American nationality, active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She was renowned for her powerful voice and dramatic roles in operas by Wagner and others.

Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • The biography details the life and career of Ernestine Schumann-Heink.
    • Ernestine Schumann-Heink was admired for her interpretations of Wagnerian heroines.
Advanced Usage
  • Historical and cultural reference: The name is used to refer to a pinnacle of contralto singing in classical music history.
    • Her recordings, though early, allow us to appreciate the artistry of Ernestine Schumann-Heink.
Variants and Related Words
  • Schumann-Heink: A common shortened form of the stage name.
    • Schumann-Heink made her Metropolitan Opera debut in 1899.
Synonyms
  • Contralto: A vocal range; a singer with that range (though this is a category, not a direct synonym for the person).
  • Opera singer: A general term for a performer in opera.
Noun
  1. United States operatic contralto (1861-1936)