aria

a-ri-a · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A self-contained piece for one voice, typically in an opera or oratorio.

  2. 2.

    (Aria) A female given name.

Forms

plural: arias

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    concert aria — A standalone aria written for concert performance.
  • •
    da capo aria — An aria in ABA form with a repeated first section.

Related words

See also: melody, opera, soprano
Synonyms: melody, solo, song

Etymology

From Italian aria ("air, melody"), from Latin aer ("air"), from Greek aēr.