word

Aria

AH-ree-ah

/ˈɑːriːɑː/

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Syllable breakdown

aria

Dictionary meaning

Self-contained piece for solo voice in an opera — expressing a character's emotional state at a dramatic moment; contrasted with recitative (the more speech-like passages linking arias)

Pronunciation tips

Italian for 'air' or 'song'; plural is 'arie' in Italian

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