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callas

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I doubt Phil, Jon Callas, etc are anywhere near Switzerland, but I'd be happy to be proven wrong.

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greek coloratura soprano (born in the united states) known for her dramatic intensity in operatic roles (1923-1977)

Meaning at a glance

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noun

greek coloratura soprano (born in the united states) known for her dramatic intensity in operatic roles (1923-1977)

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for callas.

noun

greek coloratura soprano (born in the united states) known for her dramatic intensity in operatic roles (1923-1977)

Example sentences

1

I doubt Phil, Jon Callas, etc are anywhere near Switzerland, but I'd be happy to be proven wrong.

2

The character of the Guarneri is as different from a Strad as, say, Ethel Merman is from Maria Callas, and the Guarneri is Merman -- a lot of odd-order harmonics give it a harshness, but damn, you can hear it from a mile away.

Proper noun examples

1

I doubt Phil, Jon Callas, etc are anywhere near Switzerland, but I'd be happy to be proven wrong.

2

The character of the Guarneri is as different from a Strad as, say, Ethel Merman is from Maria Callas, and the Guarneri is Merman -- a lot of odd-order harmonics give it a harshness, but damn, you can hear it from a mile away.

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use callas in a sentence?

I doubt Phil, Jon Callas, etc are anywhere near Switzerland, but I'd be happy to be proven wrong.

What does callas mean?

greek coloratura soprano (born in the united states) known for her dramatic intensity in operatic roles (1923-1977)

What part of speech is callas?

callas is commonly used as noun.