Jessye Norman
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- An American operatic soprano: Jessye Norman refers to a specific, renowned female opera singer from the United States, born in the year 1945.
Usage
- The name "Jessye Norman" is used to identify the individual, particularly in contexts discussing classical music, opera, or notable American artists.
- It functions as a singular proper noun and does not have a plural form.
Examples
- Proper noun:
- The concert featured a memorable performance by Jessye Norman.
- Jessye Norman's recording of Strauss's "Four Last Songs" is considered definitive.
Advanced Usage
- The name can be used metonymically to represent excellence in operatic singing or a powerful, dramatic soprano voice.
- Her voice was so rich and commanding, they called her the Jessye Norman of her generation.
Variants and Related Words
- Norman, Jessye: An alternative presentation of the full name, with the surname first.
- Soprano (n): A singing voice, or a singer, with the highest vocal range for women. Jessye Norman was a soprano.
- Opera star (n): A famous opera singer.
Synonyms
- Diva: A celebrated female opera singer; a prima donna.
- Prima donna: The leading female singer in an opera company.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- A voice like Jessye Norman's: An idiom used to compliment a powerful, beautiful, and classically trained female singing voice.
- She's not professionally trained, but she has a voice like Jessye Norman's.
Noun
- United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)