aria

noun

Definition of arianext
as in chorale
a melody in an opera sung by one person the soprano's magnificent aria

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Recent Examples of aria The pianist Víkingur Ólafsson played the aria from Bach’s Goldberg Variations, nodding to the fact that Gehry was born Ephraim Goldberg, in Canada. — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026 The machine’s repertoire included answers to 12 riddles, passages from books, and laughing, crying and kissing sounds, as well as arias sung in both male and female voices—all feats that Edison’s phonograph would one day be able to accomplish by recording and playing back the human voice. — Ron Cowen, Scientific American, 3 June 2026 Notable coloratura arias Coloratura arias are found in the works of Mozart, George Frideric Handel, and many other classical composers. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026 The singers will perform their signature arias, followed by hors d’oeuvres, wine, and dessert with the artists. — Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for aria
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aria
  1. chorale
  2. chorus
  3. glee
  4. vocal
  5. chant
  6. lullaby
  7. lyric
  8. madrigal
Noun
  • Sessions will be led by Elgin Master Chorale Music Director Andrew Lewis and members of the chorale’s staff.
    — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • One time he was told to write something from Bach, like a Bach chorale.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2026
Definition of chorale
Noun
  • When late summer rolls around, Taylor Fritz joins a chorus of Americans in extoling the virtues of hard courts and talking about how the North American swing is his favorite time of year.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • In the wake of Thursday’s ruling, a chorus of Missouri Republicans have attacked the court over its decision.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of chorus
Noun
  • The next day, JT showed a snippet of his viral cameo that had everyone and their mother throwing up their phones in glee.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Other, less cartoonish responses have lingered on Cambridge’s comparable glee in brandishing Arday in the first place.
    — Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of glee
Noun
  • Parton recorded her vocals for the track in 2022, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Rolling Stone reported.
    — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026
  • However, expect Take’s vocals to posthumously appear on the album.
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of vocal
Noun
  • Well, the internet cooked up the idea that the chant originated from late-1800s and early-1900s imagery and stories that depicted Black children being used as bait to catch alligators.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Wrexham started the night being serenaded with a chant questioning their Welshness.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of chant
Noun
  • Gotta be honest, this instrumental version from one of those cover compilations of rock songs done lullaby-style for hipster parents is kind of great.
    — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Reilly, who composed the song wholesale, seems content to swap his Satie-esque irresolution for something straightforwardly plaintive, like a lullaby.
    — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026
Definition of lullaby
Noun
  • The more the lyrics swish around, the more their implications start to weigh.
    — Carlos Valladares, ARTnews.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Look up the sexy lyrics, and turn the volume up on the love song, Cancer.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of lyric
Noun
  • The concert will include Renaissance madrigals—one English and one French.
    — Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
  • This is a lovely fundraiser to assist in the preservation of the cemetery, and the day is filled with master gardeners offering advice, madrigals singing, an archaeology talk, refreshments, kids’ activities and lots of lovely spring plants for sale.
    — Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2025
Definition of madrigal

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