A soprano is a type of classical female singing voice and has the highest vocal range of all voice types. The word "soprano" comes from the Italian word sopra (above, over, on top of), as the soprano is the highest pitch human voice, often given to the leading female roles in operas. However, the term "soprano" can also be applied to men. Sopranos have the ability to sing higher notes with ease, but its a common fallacy that the higher a singer can sing, the better the singer is. A singers vocal range is defined by their physique and size of their vocal cords, not their skill or how professional they are.

There are different types of sopranos, which differ in vocal agility, vocal weight, timbre, and voice quality. Some of these types include:

• Coloratura Soprano: Possesses a high range (to the second C above middle C and higher) and extreme agility.

• Lyric Soprano: Has a lighter, singing tone.

• Soubrette: Has a light voice with a bright, sweet timbre, a tessitura in the mid-range, and with no extensive coloratura.

• Dramatic Soprano: Has a powerful, rich, emotive voice that can sing over a full orchestra.

A typical soprano vocal range is B3–C6.