arietta
Little operatic solo
An arietta is a short, simple aria—a brief vocal piece in opera or classical music, less elaborate than a full aria.
The diminutive form suggests something lighter and more modest in scope: The soprano performed a charming arietta before the main act.
Highest female voice range
- tenorEssential meaning or import
- mezzo-sopranoMedium female singing voice
- baritoneMid-range male voice
- coloraturaElaborate vocal ornamentation
bel canto · libretto · recitative · cadenza · overture · intermezzo · score · composer
Pleasing sequence of notes
- tuneMusical sequence of notes
- refrainAbstain from acting
- serenadeOutdoor romantic performance
- dittyShort, simple song
lullaby · vocalise · ballad · solo · duet · cantabile · lyric · songbird
Vocal work with instruments
- oratorioUnstaged sacred choral work
- motetSacred polyphonic choral work
- hymnReligious song of praise
- MagnificatMary's biblical hymn
chorale · anthem · canticle · vespers · mass · requiem · sacred music · church music
soprano
Highest female voice range
- tenorEssential meaning or import
- mezzo-sopranoMedium female singing voice
- baritoneMid-range male voice
coloratura · bel canto · libretto · recitative · cadenza · overture · intermezzo · score · composer · diva
melody
Pleasing sequence of notes
ditty · lullaby · vocalise · ballad · solo · duet · cantabile · lyric · songbird · crooning
cantata
Vocal work with instruments
Magnificat · chorale · anthem · canticle · vespers · mass · requiem · sacred music · church music