Aria

Pronunciation: /ˈɛəriə/

Definitions of aria

noun a long, accompanied song for a solo voice, typically in an opera or oratorio

Example Sentences

A1 An aria is a type of solo vocal piece in an opera.

A2 The soprano sang a beautiful aria during the performance.

B1 The aria in the second act was the highlight of the opera.

B2 The tenor's powerful aria brought the audience to their feet.

C1 The aria showcased the singer's impressive vocal range and control.

C2 The aria from 'Carmen' is considered one of the most famous in opera history.

Examples of aria in a Sentence

formal The soprano performed a beautiful aria during the opera.

informal Did you hear that aria in the concert last night? It was amazing!

slang That aria was lit! The singer totally nailed it.

figurative Her voice soared like an aria, filling the room with emotion.

Grammatical Forms of aria

• past tense: sang
• plural: arias
• comparative: more aria
• superlative: most aria
• present tense: sings
• future tense: will sing
• perfect tense: has sung
• continuous tense: is singing
• singular: aria
• positive degree: aria
• infinitive: to sing
• gerund: singing
• participle: singing

Origin and Evolution of aria

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Italian/Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'aria' originated from Italian, derived from the Latin word 'aer' meaning 'air' or 'melody'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of opera to refer to a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment, the term 'aria' has since evolved to encompass solo vocal pieces in various musical genres, including oratorios, cantatas, and art songs.