aria
Meaning: A long, accompanied song for a solo voice in an opera, oratorio, or cantata, typically expressing strong emotion.
Arias are the showpiece moments in opera, allowing a singer to display vocal power and emotional depth. They contrast with recitative (speech-like singing that advances the plot) and ensemble numbers. Famous arias such as 'Nessun Dorma' from Turandot have become part of popular culture. Figuratively, the word is sometimes used to describe any passionate outpouring of speech.
Examples
- The soprano's rendition of the aria from La Traviata moved several audience members to tears. 这位女高音演唱的《茶花女》咏叹调令在场的几位观众感动落泪。La interpretación de la soprano del aria de La Traviata conmovió a varios asistentes hasta las lágrimas.そのソプラノ歌手による《ラ・トラヴィアータ》のアリアの歌唱は、観客の何人かを涙させました。그 소프라노 가수의 《라 트라비아타》 아리아 공연은 관객 여러 명을 눈물짓게 했습니다.
- Nessun Dorma became one of the most famous arias in the world after Pavarotti performed it at the 1990 World Cup. 今夜无人入睡'在帕瓦罗蒂于1990年世界杯演唱后成为世界上最著名的咏叹调之一。«Nessun Dorma» se convirtió en una de las arias más famosas del mundo después de que Pavarotti la interpretara en el Mundial de 1990.「ネッスン・ドルマ」は1990年ワールドカップでパヴァロッティが歌った後、世界で最も有名なアリアの一つとなりました。네순 도르마'는 1990년 월드컵에서 파바로티가 부른 이후 세계에서 가장 유명한 아리아 중 하나가 되었습니다.
- He launched into a lengthy aria about the failings of modern architecture that lasted the entire dinner. 他针对现代建筑的种种不足发表了一通长篇大论,持续了整个晚餐。Se lanzó a una extensa aria sobre los defectos de la arquitectura moderna que duró toda la cena.彼は現代建築の欠点について長々と語り始め、それは夕食の間中続きました。그는 현대 건축의 결점에 대해 장황하게 떠들기 시작했고, 그것은 저녁 식사 내내 계속되었습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: academic, media
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Italian aria (air, tune, manner), from Latin aer (air), from Greek aer (air, mist). The musical sense developed in the 17th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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