Leontyne Price

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Definition

Proper noun * Leontyne Price: An acclaimed American operatic soprano, born in 1927, celebrated for her extraordinary voice, dramatic artistry, and pioneering role as one of the first African American singers to achieve international stardom in opera.

Usage
  • Leontyne Price is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to the individual singer. It is treated as a singular entity.
    • Leontyne Price made her Metropolitan Opera debut in 1961.
    • The biography details the career of Leontyne Price.
    • Her recording is considered a classic performance by Leontyne Price.
Advanced Usage
  • The name can be used attributively to describe things associated with her, such as a recording, a performance style, or an era.
    • She gave a Leontyne Price-level performance. (A performance of the highest caliber, reminiscent of Price's artistry.)
    • The Leontyne Price era at the Met was groundbreaking.
Variants and Related Words
  • Price, Leontyne Price, Mary Leontyne Price: Full name and common variants.
  • soprano: The vocal range (the highest female voice) for which she was famous.
  • diva: A celebrated female opera singer; a term often associated with stars of her caliber.
Synonyms
  • opera star, prima donna, vocalist, singer. (Note: These are general terms; "Leontyne Price" refers to the specific, unique individual.)
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • A voice like Leontyne Price's: Used to describe an exceptionally beautiful and powerful soprano voice.
    • The young singer has a voice like Leontyne Price's.
  • To follow in Leontyne Price's footsteps: To pursue a career path similar to hers, especially in breaking barriers in classical music.
    • Many aspiring singers hope to follow in Leontyne Price's footsteps.
Noun
  1. United States operatic soprano (born 1927)

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