noun
- Plural of cantatrice; female opera singers or professional vocalists.
Usage: Italian loanword; formal or musical context; rarely used in modern English; cantatrice (singular) is more common
Examples
- The opera house featured several renowned cantatrici from across Europe.
- The cantatrici performed a stunning ensemble piece in the final act.
- Nineteenth-century cantatrici were celebrated as much for their stage presence as their vocal talent.