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Definition of aria

aria

/ˈɑː.ri.ə/
a · ri · a
Plural:arias
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Adjective:ariettalike
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1

A self-contained, expressive melody for a solo voice, usually with orchestral accompaniment, featured in an opera, oratorio, or cantata.

Example

"The soprano received a standing ovation after performing the challenging aria in the final act of the opera."

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argyle
argyranthemum
arhat
aria
arid
aridity
aridly

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 18th century from Italian 'aria' (meaning 'air' or 'melody'), ultimately from Latin 'aer' and Ancient Greek 'aēr' ('air').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aria. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aria
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