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 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 Some of the greatest arias in the genre, performed flawlessly by Jonathan Tetelman. — Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 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
  • On a recent episode of Therapuss, all Jake Shane needed to say was the word Boston and the episode’s guest, singer Role Model, began to croon Lefty’s infectious chorus.
    — Abigail Sylvor Greenberg, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Owens went to the top rope, but Punk rolled out of the target zone to a chorus of boos.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of chorus
Noun
  • 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
  • His earlier display of emotion made the song’s meaning hit even harder — and as the crowd erupted into jumps and shouts of glee, Smith stood there, a grin growing on his lipsticked mouth.
    — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of glee
Noun
  • At times, Sixx’s backing vocals were easier to make out than Neil’s lead.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The album was recorded with Ford across London, the English countryside and Palermo, Italy, where Chatten laid down vocals inside a makeshift booth assembled from mattresses and cushions.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of vocal
Noun
  • The Athletic has asked West Ham whether their fans could face punishment for singing the chant.
    — Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Songs or chants made up by Entrants are acceptable as long as they are performed live on the recording and Entrant notes in Entrant's submission form that the song/chant was composed by Entrant.
    — August 16, NPR, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of chant
Noun
  • 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
  • The book will also be accompanied by a forthcoming lullaby written and performed by Mercer, extending the story beyond the page, while the audiobook edition will be narrated by the musician himself.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 15 July 2026
Definition of lullaby
Noun
  • No one had to wait to hear or at least see the lyrics, at least, since they were printed right on the front of the CD, in images disseminated by the shop.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Musgraves’ approach is to be anything but subtle in her imagery, so the lyrics can speak for themselves and open doors for other women to be just as candid.
    — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 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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