Definition

Proper noun A person's name, specifically referring to an American operatic soprano born in 1929.

Usage

This term is used exclusively as a proper noun to identify a specific individual. It is typically used in biographical, historical, or musical contexts. * The biography detailed the career of Belle Miriam Silverman. * Belle Miriam Silverman performed in many major opera houses.

Advanced Usage

• Reference in specialized texts: The name is used in encyclopedias, music history books, and academic articles about 20th-century opera.
  • The chapter on post-war American singers includes a section on Belle Miriam Silverman.

Variants and Related Words

• Stage Name: This individual is far more widely known by her professional stage name, Beverly Sills. "Belle Miriam Silverman" is her birth name.

Synonyms

• Beverly Sills (professional synonym/alias)

Noun

1. United States operatic soprano (born in 1929)