placido domingo
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Definition
Proper noun A world-renowned Spanish operatic tenor, born in 1941, celebrated for his powerful and expressive performances, particularly in operas by composers Giuseppe Verdi and Giacomo Puccini. He is also known as a conductor and administrator.
Usage Examples
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Advanced Usage
- Metonymic Use: The name can be used to refer to the highest standard of operatic singing.
- He possesses a voice of Placido Domingo quality.
- As a Cultural Reference Point: Used to signify longevity and sustained excellence in a performing career.
- With a career spanning six decades, she is the Placido Domingo of modern dance.
Variants and Related Words
- Domingo (n.): A common shortened or informal reference to the singer.
- Have you heard the new recording by Domingo?
- The Three Tenors (n.): Refers to the famed operatic trio consisting of Placido Domingo, Luciano Pavarotti, and José Carreras.
Synonyms
- Tenor: (A general term for a high male singing voice, not a direct synonym for the person.)
- Maestro: (An honorific title for a distinguished musician, conductor, or composer, which is often applied to him.)
Related Idioms and Phrases
- To have a Domingo-esque voice: To possess a powerful, spinto tenor voice capable of great dramatic expression.
- The young singer shows promise of a Domingo-esque voice.
Noun
- Spanish operatic tenor noted for performances in operas by Verdi and Puccini (born in 1941)