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aria

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
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a·ri·a /ˈɑːriə/ noun [countable]  APMa song that is sung by only one person in an opera or oratorio 〔歌剧或清唱剧中的〕咏叹调
Examples from the Corpus
ariaSo now, investors hope the fat lady sings an aria, not a tragic opera.He had not won an election, sung an aria, or even built up a business empire.My first teacher was a failed bass-baritone who had me singing big dramatic arias.Della Jones brings a new vitality to her mezzo arias.But Wolfgang was set on going to Munich, armed with two new arias for Aloysia.With some kinds of solo song, or even operatic aria, the accompaniment should be a mere background murmur.The accompanying of the arias was exemplary.
Origin aria (1700-1800) Italian air
a·ri·a nounChineseSyllable
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aria
aria /ˈɑːriə/ noun [countable]
 Date: 1700-1800
 Language: Italian
 Origin: 'air'
a song that is sung by only one person in an opera or oratorio


ariaBrE /ˈɑːriə/ 🔊NAmE /ˈɑːriə/ 🔊 nouna song for one voice, especially in an opera or oratorio (尤指歌剧或清唱剧中的)咏叹调

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