aria
noun/ˈɑː.ɹi.ə/
Etymology From Italian aria, metathesis from Latin āerem, accusative of āēr, from Ancient Greek ἀήρ (aḗr, “air”). Doublet of air.
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Entertainment, Lifestyle, Music A musical piece written typically for a solo voice with orchestral accompaniment in an opera or cantata.
- Derived terms
- arialike