as in chorus
a melody in an opera sung by one person
the soprano's magnificent aria
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Recent Examples of aria
Depending on where the signal ends up, a person comprehends the sound as meaningful information and can distinguish an aria from a spoken sentence.
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Andrew Chang, Scientific American, 18 Sep. 2024
The lush, tropical setting provided by a Southeast Asian island may not be the most obvious place to hear the rising scales of an aria, but according to Dato Mark Yeoh, the executive director of YTL Hotels, Opera in Paradise transforms the resort, adding an uplifting aura to the weekend.
—Chadner Navarro, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2024
Librettists supplied composers with heaps of verse for arias and other vocal numbers, alongside chunks of prose recitative that allowed for interstitial exposition.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 29 July 2024
And so a Vivaldi aria erupts on the soundtrack, and before long Jon opens his mouth and begins to sing, in a lovely, quavering falsetto.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 27 June 2024
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Andrew Chang, Scientific American, 18 Sep. 2024
The lush, tropical setting provided by a Southeast Asian island may not be the most obvious place to hear the rising scales of an aria, but according to Dato Mark Yeoh, the executive director of YTL Hotels, Opera in Paradise transforms the resort, adding an uplifting aura to the weekend.
—Chadner Navarro, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2024
Librettists supplied composers with heaps of verse for arias and other vocal numbers, alongside chunks of prose recitative that allowed for interstitial exposition.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 29 July 2024
And so a Vivaldi aria erupts on the soundtrack, and before long Jon opens his mouth and begins to sing, in a lovely, quavering falsetto.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 27 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aria
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Or the hushed atmosphere of Le Coucou, where flickering candles join a chorus of custom pewtered-steel chandeliers and cast-glass sconces….Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024
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Back at the saucy-exposition meeting room, our big-wig Greek chorus of Mullins, Mason, and Hollar express concern over the convenience of their new asset’s cover story and point out the historical stickiness of CIA operations moving drugs across the border.Andy Andersen, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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There might have been an unconscious malice — a glee — to my pounce.Lili Anolik, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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Alyssa said, of the duel against Tatianna, before reacting with glee over the memory of RuPaul deciding to keep both queens — and asking them both to eliminate one of the remaining contestants.Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 25 Oct. 2024
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In fact, Combs actually made his Carnegie Hall debut as a sophomore when his high school chorale appeared on the legendary New York stage along with other student groups.Nancy Kruh, Peoplemag, 13 July 2024
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The Bay Area brims with scores of chorales of every variety, from Cantare con Vivo to WomenSing, Schola Cantorum and more.Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 7 May 2024
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Camper’s flawless production paired with Tone’s ethereal vocals, the ballad is both sultry and heartwarming.Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 22 Nov. 2024
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Thanks to Paley, Wilson himself even sang backing vocals on the 2006 Best Day Ever album.Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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Believer or not, there is no denying the palpable spiritual energy that pervades the Kumbh: offerings of flowers and incense sticks drift across the water; the days are filled with chants and drumming; and smoke from earthen lamps curls through the air.Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2024
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After 10 years of boos, ‘VC SUCKS’ chants, and much, much more, the moment that helped turn the corner between Carter and the city of Toronto was when he was honored while playing for the Grizzlies in 2014.Esfandiar Baraheni, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Laura Marling: Patterns in Repeat [Chrysalis/Partisan] Laura Marling’s first album in four years is a trove of nocturnal ballads and introspective lullabies recorded in the room with her newborn daughter.Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 25 Oct. 2024
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Heretic Euphoric Dream Spray A soothing earthy citrus, consider this a lullaby in fragrance form.Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
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Her lyrics tap into frustrations in relationships without narrative hand-holding.Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
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In addition to his wife, who wrote the album’s lyrics, Gilmour enlisted his 22-year-old daughter, Romany, to sing and play harp on the LP; there’s also a track constructed around an old recording of Wright from 2007.Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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The carol debuts on the ranking (dated Nov. 23) at No. 30.Gary Trust, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
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Leading the carol is an ensemble of UO collectible characters like Monchichi, Moomin, Kewpie, Calico Critters and Miffy.Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Aria.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aria. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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