Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Dame Kiri Te Kanawa: A New Zealand operatic soprano, born in 1944, renowned internationally for her performances in opera and concert.

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • Dame Kiri Te Kanawa performed the role of the Countess in Mozart's 'The Marriage of Figaro' to great acclaim.
  • The concert featured arias sung by Dame Kiri Te Kanawa.

Advanced Usage

• The name is often used metonymically to represent excellence in classical singing or the soprano voice.
  • Her voice is often compared to that of a young Dame Kiri Te Kanawa.

Variants and Related Words

• Dame Kiri Janette Te Kanawa: The full formal name of the singer.

Synonyms

• Operatic soprano: A singer with a soprano voice specializing in opera.
• Diva: A celebrated female opera singer (a more general term).

Notes

• This is a proper noun referring to a specific, famous individual. It is not used in idioms or phrasal verbs.

Noun

1. New Zealand operatic soprano (born in 1944)