aria

/ˈɑːriə/ (bre, ipa) · [ˈɑriə] /ˈɑːriə/ (ame, ipa) · [ˈɑriə] /ˈär-ē-ə/ (ame, mw)

aria — noun

  • ariasingular
  • ariasplural

1. a classical vocal piece written for a single singer, most often as a featured mo

1.名詞B2
釋義

a classical vocal piece written for a single singer, most often as a featured moment in an opera.

例句

Valentina sang an aria from Mozart during the conservatory audition.

collocation: sing an aria

At the final rehearsal, Jabari practiced the opening aria again and again.

collocation: opening aria

同義詞
  • solo

    much broader; it can be instrumental or non-operatic, unlike aria

  • air

    older musical term for a melody or song, not specifically operatic

  • song

    general word; it does not imply a classical solo for one singer

反義詞
  • chorus

    a passage sung by a group rather than by one featured voice

用法筆記

Usually refers to a formal solo in classical vocal music, especially opera. A solo in pop or folk music is not normally called an aria.

常見錯誤

❌She sang a solo song from the opera.
✅She sang an aria from the opera.
💡use 'aria' for the formal solo song in an opera.