Lyric vs dramatic

1. What is the difference between a lyric soprano and a dramatic soprano?
2. Are dramatic voices rare?
3. Are dramatic sopranos rare?
4. What does it mean when we say a person has a heavy voice?

What is the difference between a lyric soprano and a dramatic soprano?

The lyric coloratura soprano is a very agile light voice with a high upper extension capable of fast vocal coloratura. The dramatic coloratura soprano is a coloratura soprano with great flexibility in high-lying velocity passages, yet with great sustaining power comparable to that of a full spinto or dramatic soprano.

Are dramatic voices rare?

It's highly unlikely. Though some lyrico spintos will occasionally sing a more dramatic role, those who make it a regular habit will usually suffer vocally. The role of Elsa can be sung by a lyrico spinto.

Are dramatic sopranos rare?

A dramatic soprano is a type of operatic soprano with a powerful, rich, emotive voice that can sing over, or cut through, a full orchestra. Successful Wagnerian sopranos are rare and often Wagnerian roles are performed by Italianate dramatic sopranos. ...

What does it mean when we say a person has a heavy voice?

Lighter voices are often associated with the term "lyric" and are usually brighter and more agile; heavier voices are often associated with the term "dramatic" and are usually powerful, rich, and darker.