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Definitions for: Aria
[n] an elaborate song for solo voice
[n] an elaborate song for solo voice
Webster (1913) Definition: A"ri*a, n. [It., fr. L. a["e]r. See Air.] (Mus.)
An air or song; a melody; a tune.
Note: The Italian term is now mostly used for the more
elaborate accompanied melodies sung by a single voice,
in operas, oratorios, cantatas, anthems, etc., and not
so much for simple airs or tunes.
See Also: arietta, opera, short aria, song, song, strain
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