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a melody in an opera sung by one person
the soprano's magnificent aria
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Recent Examples of aria
Popular pop and country songs blaring over the sound system were punctuated by an Italian opera aria, and finally the warm-up speakers, all local politicians, made their dutiful speeches.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
That’s the equivalent of the white nightgown in which so many female opera protagonists sing their dying arias just before the final curtain.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2024
Still, Butterworth and Mendes display a wonderful theatrical intelligence throughout, particularly in the little showstoppers—musical performances, or arias of insult—that punctuate the night.
—Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2024
Though his features are few — the character never gets an aria of his own — his voice is a thing of multifarious sumptuousness.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
That’s the equivalent of the white nightgown in which so many female opera protagonists sing their dying arias just before the final curtain.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2024
Still, Butterworth and Mendes display a wonderful theatrical intelligence throughout, particularly in the little showstoppers—musical performances, or arias of insult—that punctuate the night.
—Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2024
Though his features are few — the character never gets an aria of his own — his voice is a thing of multifarious sumptuousness.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aria
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Some omissions were surprising enough to fans that a chorus of questions has begun to ring through the Instagram posts comments.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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The harem within emerges not as prison guards but as a chorus of multiplicity, offering voices and perspectives that enrich and deepen creative work.Fidan Cheikosman, JSTOR Daily, 1 Jan. 2025
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Supporters of the movement can barely disguise their glee.David Gilbert, WIRED, 23 Dec. 2024
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Everyone in town is terrified of bears roaming the streets, but their glee once again turns into hostility when their taxes are raised to pay for the Bear Patrol that’s keeping them safe.Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
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The more complex toccatas and fugues had the highest entropy, while simpler chorales had the lowest.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024
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In fact, Combs actually made his Carnegie Hall debut as a sophomore when his high school chorale appeared on the legendary New York stage along with other student groups.Nancy Kruh, Peoplemag, 13 July 2024
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Their debut album, Dummy, blended sultry vocals, eerie samples, and the influence of film composers such as John Carpenter, Lalo Schifrin and Ennio Morricone.Darryn King, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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Fans were blown away by Audrey's vocals and couldn't help but draw comparisons to her mom.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Here the chants sound like they were recorded right in the emerald green backyard displayed on the album cover with Bad Bunny’s friends shouting back at him.Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2025
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One person was even leading protesters in chants on a bullhorn.Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
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Twain chose to write a lullaby to commemorate his adult daughter, which Stephen recites to himself wading waist-high in the Ligurian Sea.Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2024
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Luckily, a lullaby by her mom is filled with magic that sends her off into a slumber filled with adventurous dreams.Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 5 Sep. 2024
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Julieta Venegas adds this soft-rock ditty to her long list of memorable songs, a standout for its imaginative lyrics that evoke teenage wonder.Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Deconstruction refined most of their songs in that rehearsal space, and Avery kept writing lyrics.Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
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The public is guaranteed more than a glimpse of Kate, though, thanks to her carol service, Together at Christmas, pre-recorded at Westminster Abbey in early December and due to air on Christmas Eve.Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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Led by mariachi maestro Jose Hernandez, the 13-piece ensemble will be performing traditional Mexican carols for their Merry-Achi concert.Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Aria.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aria. Accessed 13 Jan. 2025.
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