GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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‖Aria (>), n. [It., fr. L. aër. See Air.] (Mus.) An air or song; a melody; a tune.
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☞ The Italian term is now mostly used for the more elaborate accompanied melodies sung by a single voice, in operas, oratorios, cantatas, anthems, etc., and not so much for simple airs or tunes.
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