aria
nounfeminine/ɐˈɾiɐ/medium
a·ri·a
Definition
1. (Music) A vocal composition, usually for a single voice with instrumental accompaniment, forming part of a larger work such as an opera, oratorio, or cantata.
The tenor's performance of the aria brought the audience to tears.
She practiced the difficult aria for weeks.
Common collocations
opera ariato sing an ariafamous aria
Etymology
Do italiano *aria*, do latim *aera*, acusativo de *aer* ('ar').