aria

/ˈɑː.ɹi.ə/

Ɑː · ɹi · ə (3 syllables)

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Definition

A musical piece written typically for a solo voice with orchestral accompaniment in an opera or cantata.

Etymology

From Italian aria, metathesis from Latin āerem, accusative of āēr, from Ancient Greek ἀήρ (aḗr, “air”). Doublet of air.