coloratura
Pronunciation: /ˌkələrəˈto͝orə, ˌkäl-
noun
1 Elaborate ornamentation of a vocal melody, especially in operatic singing by a soprano.
1.1 (also coloratura soprano) A soprano skilled in coloratura.
Origin
Italian, literally 'coloring', from Latin colorare 'to color'.
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A whole bunch of modern singers attempt to ornament the US national anthem, especially when they sing at the beginning of a sports event. Generally, I do not think of it as coloratura.
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