beverly sills

Thân thiện

Beverly Sills performs on the opera stage.

Definition

Proper noun: * Beverly Sills: An American operatic soprano, born in 1929, celebrated for her coloratura technique, acting ability, and leadership in the arts.

Usage

• The name "Beverly Sills" is used to refer to the individual, her career, and her legacy.
• It functions as a singular proper noun.

Examples

• was known for her brilliant performances in operas by Donizetti and Massenet.
• The biography details 's rise from radio child star to operatic superstar.
• After her singing career, served as the chairwoman of the Metropolitan Opera.

Advanced Usage

• The name can be used metonymically to represent exceptional soprano singing or arts administration.
  • Her coloratura runs were pure Beverly Sills. (Her singing was reminiscent of the technical brilliance of Beverly Sills.)

Variants and Related Words

• Sills: A common shortened reference in artistic and musical contexts.
  • The soprano was often compared to Sills in her prime.

Synonyms

• Opera singer, soprano, diva, coloratura soprano.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• To have a Beverly Sills-like career: To achieve great fame and success in opera, often with a combination of vocal prowess and popular appeal.
  • Every young American soprano dreams of having a Beverly Sills-like career.

Học thuật

Noun

1. United States operatic soprano (born in 1929)

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