Sopranissimo
Encyclopedia
Sopranissimo is a musical term used to describe pitches higher than soprano
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One example in common usage is the sopranissimo saxophone
in B♭. This instrument is pitched an octave above the normal soprano saxophone, and is currently manufactured under the Soprillo
brand name.
Soprano
A soprano is a voice type with a vocal range from approximately middle C to "high A" in choral music, or to "soprano C" or higher in operatic music. In four-part chorale style harmony, the soprano takes the highest part, which usually encompasses the melody...
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One example in common usage is the sopranissimo saxophone
Saxophone
The saxophone is a conical-bore transposing musical instrument that is a member of the woodwind family. Saxophones are usually made of brass and played with a single-reed mouthpiece similar to that of the clarinet. The saxophone was invented by the Belgian instrument maker Adolphe Sax in 1846...
in B♭. This instrument is pitched an octave above the normal soprano saxophone, and is currently manufactured under the Soprillo
Soprillo
The sopranissimo or soprillo saxophone is the smallest member of the saxophone family. It is pitched in B, one octave above the soprano saxophone. Because of the difficulties in building such a small instrument—the soprillo is 12 inches long, 13 inches with the mouthpiece—it is only...
brand name.