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ariose

ariose

9.9
Music with a clear, pleasant melody that lets a voice or instrument sing freely
  • adjective
  • /ˈɛəriˌoʊz/
  • Specialized
translation icon : melódico
  • Unlike the more speech-like passages, the next section of the opera is distinctly ariose.

Examples

  • The composer preferred an ariose approach, allowing the soprano's voice to soar with a beautiful melody.

  • She sang the ariose sections of the aria with such grace that everyone was enchanted.

  • His ariose treatment of the theme made the song memorable and engaging.

  • The singer's voice was incredibly ariose during the performance.

  • Can you describe what an ariose melody sounds like?

  • The composer's latest symphony features an ariose melody that captivates the audience.

  • His interpretation of the piece was so ariose that it transformed the entire experience of listening.

Synonyms

musical
vsariose
63 1.7

Having a pleasing sound like a song

is narrower, naming specifically the sung, melodic rather than speechlike manner
melodic
vsariose
18 3.9

It has a pleasant tune that is easy to sing

is used for flowing, songlike musical passages rather than spoken lines
tuneful
vsariose
1 3.2

A sound like a nice song that is pleasant to hear

leans toward an explicitly melodic, songlike presentation rather than speech
songlike
vsariose
5.3

Having a clear tune like someone singing

focuses on a tuneful, melodic style instead of speechlike or recited delivery

How Melodic

ariose
  • Specialized
9.9
lyrical
31 4.9
melodic
18 3.9
songlike
5.3

Surface Forms

ariose positive

Morphology

ariose = aria (transparent) = aria + ose

Meaning 'having the qualities of an aria' is a direct adjectival formation from 'aria' + '-ose', so the relation is straightforward.

Etymology

Ariose comes from the Italian arioso, which comes from aria 'song' or 'melody'. So ariose means 'full of song', which is why we use it for music or singing that is tuneful and flowing.