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aria

[ˈɑːriə]

aria Definition

an elaborate melody sung solo with accompaniment, as in an opera or oratorio.

Using aria: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "aria" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The soprano sang a beautiful aria in the second act.

  • Example

    The aria was so moving that many people were in tears.

  • Example

    He composed an aria for the new production of the opera.

aria Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for aria

Phrases with aria

  • aria buffa

    a comic or humorous aria in an opera

    Example

    The aria buffa in the first act had the audience laughing out loud.

  • an aria in three parts, with the first section repeated after the second

    Example

    The soprano performed an aria da capo from Handel's 'Giulio Cesare'.

  • a fast and lively aria in an opera

    Example

    The tenor's cabaletta in the final act was a showstopper.

Origins of aria

from Italian 'aria', meaning 'air'

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Summary: aria in Brief

'Aria' [ˈɑːriə] is a musical term that refers to an elaborate melody sung solo with accompaniment, typically in an opera or oratorio. It can be used to describe any song or tune with a similar structure. Phrases like 'aria buffa,' 'aria da capo,' and 'cabaletta' denote specific types of arias with distinct characteristics. 'Aria' is a formal term for 'melody' or 'song.'