dame joan sutherland
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- Dame Joan Sutherland: An Australian operatic soprano, born in 1926, celebrated as one of the most acclaimed and influential coloratura sopranos of the 20th century.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Dame Joan Sutherland was renowned for her performances in bel canto operas.
- The biography details the life and career of Dame Joan Sutherland.
Advanced Usage
- "The Sutherland voice": A term sometimes used to refer to a voice of exceptional agility, power, and purity, reminiscent of Joan Sutherland's vocal qualities.
- The young soprano was praised for having a voice with Sutherland-like coloratura.
Variants and Related Words
- Joan Sutherland (without the title 'Dame'): Refers to the same person, often used in less formal contexts.
- La Stupenda (Italian nickname): A nickname meaning "The Stupendous One," widely used to refer to Joan Sutherland in recognition of her extraordinary talent.
- La Stupenda captivated audiences worldwide.
Synonyms
- Opera singer: A general term for a performer in opera.
- Coloratura soprano: A type of soprano voice specializing in agile, florid passages, which was Sutherland's vocal category.
Related Phrases
- "A Sutherland performance": Can describe an operatic performance characterized by technical brilliance and vocal grandeur.
- It was a true Sutherland performance, flawless in its execution.
Related Idioms
(Note: As a proper noun referring to a specific person, 'Dame Joan Sutherland' is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions. The impact is more often referenced descriptively.)
Noun
- Australian operatic soprano (born in 1926)