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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
As Hay playfully commented, the Opry offered a stark contrast to other highbrow programs populating the airwaves, swapping symphonies and arias for jaunty renditions of old Anglo-Celtic, European and African-American ballads played on the fiddle, banjo and guitar.
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Lindsay Kusiak, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 May 2025
Currently, the genre Eva is enjoying singing the most is classical music or opera arias.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
More than once, Mariana emits an exasperated scream that goes on and on and on, almost like an operatic aria.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 Mar. 2025
The one-legged protagonist (sung by a two-legged tenor) is a man of limited mobility who tends to clump on deck and deliver his arias, so the frantic movement that takes place around him becomes essential.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
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Lindsay Kusiak, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 May 2025
Currently, the genre Eva is enjoying singing the most is classical music or opera arias.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
More than once, Mariana emits an exasperated scream that goes on and on and on, almost like an operatic aria.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 Mar. 2025
The one-legged protagonist (sung by a two-legged tenor) is a man of limited mobility who tends to clump on deck and deliver his arias, so the frantic movement that takes place around him becomes essential.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aria
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Silliness has long been part of the Katy Perry shtick, sharing equal billing with her soaring choruses and upbeat affirmations.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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But others who may have once found the genre unfamiliar are introduced to the thrill of hearing a killer pop chorus filtered through riotous guitars and punk percussion.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
3 Aug. 2025
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John Redcorn conveniently enters with an attractive business proposition: John Redcorn's Red Corn, which the entirety of Rainey Street devours with glee.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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There was a kind of trickster’s glee in his expression.—
Darcy Ballantyne
July 16,
Literary Hub,
16 July 2025
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Three years later, the follow-up, Caroline 2, expands outward in every direction, pairing scraggy, strummed chorales with heart-on-sleeve mantras and distorted furore.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
30 May 2025
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The 70-voice chorale will be accompanied by an organist and a chamber orchestra.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Julie Fowlis, who provided the singing voice for Merida in Pixar's Brave, does the vocals here.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Though the initial shows drew praise for solid vocals and performance etiquette, some fans expressed reservations about the overall production.—
Billboard Korea,
Billboard,
4 Aug. 2025
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As the guests make their way to the stage, the crew sings a catchy chant to hype the star up.—
Nicholas Kobe,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Fan chants could be heard as each song was played, which seemed to fuel the members even further.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The 6-minute long video features JJ and friends exploring a star craft outside at night, when JJ takes the telescope and points it at the night sky to hear their lullaby.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
8 Aug. 2025
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Billie Eilish and lullabies apparently go together like birds of a feather.—
Anna Chan,
Billboard,
5 Aug. 2025
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Arthur bankrolled the building with $3 million in profits from his wildly successful 1924 operetta Rose-Marie, whose book and lyrics were written by his son Oscar Hammerstein II and Otto Harbach, with music by Rudolf Friml and Herbert Stothart.—
Thomas Doherty,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Aug. 2025
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Three guitars created interlocking ’80s-rock-style arpeggio support for the first verse in the final version, highlighting the pace while allowing the lyrics to dominate.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
15 Aug. 2025
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Expect grand Christmas trees in the atrium, gingerbread villages, festive menus, and carol singers bringing a touch of tradition to the high seas.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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The carol, released in 1994, leads the Global 200 for a record-extending 19th week and Global Excl.—
Gary Trust,
Billboard,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Aria.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aria. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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