(1923–77), American-born operatic soprano, of Greek parentage; born Maria Cecilia Anna Kalageropoulos. She was a coloratura soprano whose bel canto style of singing was especially suited to 19th-century Italian opera.
Definition of Callas, Maria in US English:
Callas, Maria
proper nounˈkaləs
(1923–77), US opera singer; born Maria Cecilia Anna Kalageropoulos. She was a coloratura soprano whose bel canto style of singing was especially suited to early Italian opera.