Synonyms for
Aria
Definition
An aria is a piece of music for one voice, usually in an opera.
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- famous aria
- operatic aria
- soprano aria
- beautiful aria
- short aria
- sung aria
- solo aria
Word family
noun aria
Usage note
An aria is specifically a solo vocal piece in an opera or oratorio. It is distinct from recitative, which is more speech-like.
Example sentences
- The soprano sang an aria that brought tears to my eyes.
- The tenor had to practice his aria before the big performance.
- The opera singer's aria was the highlight of the show.
- The audience cheered after the mezzo-soprano's beautiful aria.
- The composer wrote a new aria for the baritone to sing in the opera.
Quotes
'An aria is like a picture,' said Vittoria. 'It tells a story, but it cannot be taken from its frame.' - Dan Brown
'Aria, in music, is a self-contained piece for one voice.' - Luciano Pavarotti
'I can't tell you how many times I've sung an aria, then found out what it really means later.' - Renee Fleming