Synonyms for

Prima

Verb / ˈpri:mʌ / Another word for prima — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A musical term indicating the first or leading part in a duet or ensemble.

Synonyms & similar words

star leading starring stellar prima lead first chief top main primary key foremost head premier principal dominant central major fundamental essential vital paramount pivotal crucial

Synonyms by register

Formal

leading principal chief foremost

Informal

top best number one star

Literary

paramount preeminent quintessential

Antonyms

secondary inferior minor subordinate lesser unimportant mediocre

Common collocations

  • prima donna
  • prima facie
  • prima facie case
  • prima facie evidence
  • prima ballerina
  • prima facie argument

Word family

noun primacy
adjective prime

Usage note

Often used in the phrase 'prima donna' to describe a temperamental performer, or in legal contexts as 'prima facie' meaning 'at first sight'.

Example sentences

  1. The prima ballerina danced the lead role in the ballet.
  2. The prima donna soprano sang the most important part in the opera.
  3. The prima inter pares is the first among equals.
  4. The prima facie evidence suggests that the defendant is guilty.
  5. The prima vista reading of the score is the initial interpretation of the music.

Quotes

  • 'Prima donna' is a term for a female lead singer, but it also means a person who is difficult to work with: temperamental, demanding, and self-important.
  • In music, 'prima vista' means to read or perform a piece of music for the first time.
  • The 'prima facie' case is the evidence that is sufficient to establish a fact or raise a presumption unless disproved or rebutted.

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