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
During her time at RADA, Erivo played Jenny, who sang the operatic aria in the song Getting Married Today from the Stephen Sondheim musical, Company.
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
According to the station’s records, the aria was performed on WEVD in 1963, 1964 and 1965.
—Jon Kalish, Sun Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2024
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.
—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
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
According to the station’s records, the aria was performed on WEVD in 1963, 1964 and 1965.
—Jon Kalish, Sun Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2024
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aria
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The Herald spoke to 16 buyers — many did not want their names published, fearing retaliation by Cox — and examined lawsuits, mortgages, purchase agreements, property records and Miami building department reports, which substantiated buyers’ chorus of complaints.—
Linda Robertson,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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In terms of the performance, the descending part at the end of the chorus is memorable.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
25 Jan. 2025
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American scientists crowed with glee over evidence that America was as old as Europe.—
Caroline Winterer / Made by History,
TIME,
14 Jan. 2025
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Maria hides her pills from her household staff with the glee of a child stashing her Halloween candy.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
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 one time the song appeared on a Dylan setlist, lead vocals were performed by Jack White.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
26 Jan. 2025
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While the three songs performed are catchy and moving in their own ways, and Kimi’s lead vocals are especially heartfelt, more remarkable is the pure embodiment of each character’s relationship to the music and to one another, a melding of spirits that still retain their individual temperaments.—
Ryan Swen,
Variety,
25 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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In a TikTok video posted on Dec. 1, Cassidy sits with her son and mother-in-law, who sings the lullaby written in honor of Jared.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
People.com,
1 Jan. 2025
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One of the loveliest moments of the opera comes as the children head to sleep, and an off-stage chorus (Potts, Wolverton plus Siena Forest and Alex Ritchie) sing a kind of lullaby.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
21 Dec. 2024
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The song is having a strong resonance on social media, where people across Instagram and TikTok, to name a few, are interacting with its heartfelt lyrics and soft plena melodies and sharing some of their best memories with loved ones.—
Jason Lipshutz,
Billboard,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Musical performer isn't afraid to take on out-of-the-box projects and push boundaries with her explicit lyrics and jaw-dropping outfits.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Today, a carol is a religious folk song or popular hymn (like a Christmas tune).—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
20 Jan. 2025
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That very night, British troops heard Germans singing carols and saw decorations poking up from the opposite trenches.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Aria.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aria. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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