Meaning & use
Arias
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Expressive solo songs, typically performed with orchestral accompaniment as part of an opera, oratorio, or cantata.
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The soprano performed three arias from famous Italian operas.
Audiences often wait all evening for the tenor's showcase aria.
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Plural of "aria," an Italian word meaning "air," reflecting the form's origins in Italian opera.
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