Sopranissimo

Sopranissimo

Sopranissimo is a musical term used to describe pitches higher than soprano.

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.


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