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aria

noun

Simple meaning

An elaborate song for solo voice.

Pronunciation

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ahreeuh

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈɑɹiə

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Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

noun

  1. music

    An elaborate song for solo voice

  2. music

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

  3. uk

    Acronym of Advanced Research and Invention Agency.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

Aura for this meaning

This meaning: An elaborate song for solo voice

Used this way, aria is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. This is a musical use: it is everyday language among musicians and listeners, and specialised outside that.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

Where it naturally appears

  • Music/performance
  • Arts writing

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More ways to use aria

  • “The soprano sang a beautiful aria that captivated the entire audience.”noun

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Common Patterns and Combinations

How this word naturally appears with others.

Elaborate / musical

tenor ariabass ariaoperatic aria

Female

soprano aria

Other combinations

first ariacapo ariagreat ariasecond aria

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