The name arietta, meaning short aria or art song, expresses our belief that all great wines must sing. The meaning of arietta is a short aria. Definition of 'arietta' arietta in british english (ˌærɪˈɛtə , italian ariˈetta ) or ariette (ˌærɪˈɛt ) noun word forms Each of the four main characters sings one arietta in the first half of the show The closing arietta opened on a melancholy note, but soon swelled into an exuberant gush of joy and vitality The comic opera is dotted with ariettas that keep the show moving along.
Ariettas are generally light and melodious, often serving as interludes or additions to larger musical compositions such as operas, cantatas, and oratorios. An arietta is a short or simple aria, typically a brief piece in an opera or a component of larger musical works The term originates from italian, meaning little aria.
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