Arioso Definition
ärē-ōsō, -zō
arioso, ariosos
noun
A style used in opera and oratorio, similar to but more melodic than recitative.
American Heritage
A vocal style between aria and recitative.
Webster's New World
A passage rendered in this style.
American Heritage
A composition or passage in this style.
Webster's New World
A short vocal solo having the melodic style but not the form of an aria.
American Heritage
adjective
In a melodic style like that of an aria. Used chiefly as a direction.
American Heritage
In the style of an arioso.
Webster's New World
Other Word Forms of Arioso
Noun
Singular:
arioso
Plural:
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