Coloratura is an embellished style of singing in opera noted for its vocal acrobatics, such as fast-moving runs, trills, and leaps, that showcase the performer’s agility and range. It is used to express heightened emotions such as excitement, joy, or rage. Examples include the Queen of the Night’s aria in Mozart’s The Magic Flute (1791).
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