Aria vs. Arietta — What's the Difference?

In music, an aria ([ˈaːrja]; Italian: air; plural: arie [ˈaːrje], or arias in common usage, diminutive form arietta [aˈrjetta], plural ariette, or in English simply air) is a self-contained piece for one voice, with or without instrumental or orchestral accompaniment, normally part of a larger work. An aria is a formal musical composition unlike its counterpart, the recitative.

A short aria.

A long accompanied song for a solo voice, typically one in an opera or oratorio.

(music) a short aria.

A solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment, as in an opera.

A short aria, or air.

An air; a melody.

A short aria

(music) A musical piece written typically for a solo voice with orchestral accompaniment in an opera or cantata.

An air or song; a melody; a tune.

An elaborate song for solo voice

An elaborate song for solo voice