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a·ri·a  (är-)
n.
1. A solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment, as in an opera.
2. An air; a melody.
[Italian, from Latin era, accusative of r, air, from Greek r; see wer-1 in Indo-European roots.]
aria [ˈɑːrɪə]
n
(Music / Classical Music) an elaborate accompanied song for solo voice from a cantata, opera, or oratorio See also da capo
[from Italian: tune, air]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.ariaaria - an elaborate song for solo voice    
opera - a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
song, vocal - a short musical composition with words; "a successful musical must have at least three good songs"
arietta, short aria - a short aria
aria
noun song, air, tune, melody an Italian operatic aria
Translations
aria [ˈɑːrɪə] N → aria f
aria [ˈɑːriə] n (MUSIC) → aria f
aria
n → Arie f
aria [ˈɑːrɪə] n → aria


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