Definition

1. 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

1. Australian operatic soprano (born in 1926)