ARIOSO

Arioso

In classical music, arioso is a type of solo vocal piece, usually occurring in an opera or oratorio, falling somewhere between recitative and aria in style. Literally, arioso means airy. The term arose in the 16th century along with the aforementioned styles and monody. It is commonly confused with recitativo accompagnato.

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arioso

Noun

  1. A musical style, in opera and oratorio, that is more melodic than recitative, but less so than aria


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