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a melody in an opera sung by one person
the soprano's magnificent aria
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Recent Examples of aria
Popular pop and country songs blaring over the sound system were punctuated by an Italian opera aria, and finally the warm-up speakers, all local politicians, made their dutiful speeches.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
That’s the equivalent of the white nightgown in which so many female opera protagonists sing their dying arias just before the final curtain.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2024
Still, Butterworth and Mendes display a wonderful theatrical intelligence throughout, particularly in the little showstoppers—musical performances, or arias of insult—that punctuate the night.
—Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2024
Though his features are few — the character never gets an aria of his own — his voice is a thing of multifarious sumptuousness.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
That’s the equivalent of the white nightgown in which so many female opera protagonists sing their dying arias just before the final curtain.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2024
Still, Butterworth and Mendes display a wonderful theatrical intelligence throughout, particularly in the little showstoppers—musical performances, or arias of insult—that punctuate the night.
—Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2024
Though his features are few — the character never gets an aria of his own — his voice is a thing of multifarious sumptuousness.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aria
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For example, the synth hook in the intro melodically foreshadows lines two and four of the chorus vocal melody.Gary Trust, Billboard, 10 Jan. 2025
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Doorbells tend to prompt dogs to bark, and a chorus of barking had the potential to throw off the opposing New Orleans Pelicans during trips to the free-throw line.Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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This is more than believable as Barnes strings together seemingly simple movements — flapping a leg on repeat, spinning with freedom and force, snapping her fingers with glee — whipping from one direction to the next like a gale wind.Gia Kourlas, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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The future of TikTok, meanwhile, remains unclear, as the Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on Friday over a potential U.S. Whatever the outcome, here’s hoping people will continue raising their ya ya ya with glee.Leslie Katz, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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The more complex toccatas and fugues had the highest entropy, while simpler chorales had the lowest.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 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 track resonates with Belinda’s crystalline vocals, dynamic guitar riffs, and spirited trumpet interplays, while Tito’s distinctively gruff delivery adds grit to their musical escapade.Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 17 Jan. 2025
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The song is vintage stomp-and-holler festival folk, with Marcus Mumford’s vocals sailing over thumping drums and the ceaseless tumble of acoustic guitar and banjo.Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
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There were chants in support of Chelsea’s previous owner Roman Abramovich — as well as the club’s most successful head coach, Jose Mourinho — during the 90 minutes that February day.Simon Johnson, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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At a pro-Palestinian street protest in Columbus, Ohio, last fall, demonstrators march to the rhythm of liberation chants, punctuated by occasional horns from passing cars.Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Jan. 2025
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Twain chose to write a lullaby to commemorate his adult daughter, which Stephen recites to himself wading waist-high in the Ligurian Sea.Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2024
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Luckily, a lullaby by her mom is filled with magic that sends her off into a slumber filled with adventurous dreams.Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 5 Sep. 2024
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Ethel Cain: Perverts [Daughters of Cain] Ethel Cain found unlikely pop fandom with Preacher’s Daughter, her 2022 debut album, thanks to its emotional dirges and heavy lyrics.Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 10 Jan. 2025
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The setup feels like karaoke, with Buck cueing backing tracks, but there is no lyrics screen to lean on.Maxwell Williams, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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When December 2025 rolls around, Carey will likely make history as well with her yuletide carol.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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The only magical snowfall in the Bay Area on Wednesday came when white confetti fluttered down at the end of a basketball game between the Lakers and Golden State Warriors while a carol played over the Chase Center loudspeakers.Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Aria.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aria. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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