No. 7,053 in Dutch
aria
A solo vocal piece, typically in an opera, expressing emotion.
In a sentence
De sopraan zong een prachtige aria tijdens het concert.
The soprano sang a beautiful aria during the concert.
In this sentence, 'aria' refers to a solo vocal performance typically found in operas, illustrating its primary musical significance.
Tijdens de wandeling door het bos hoorde ik een vogels' aria.
During the walk in the forest, I heard a bird's aria.
Here, 'aria' is used metaphorically to describe the melodious chirping of birds, comparing it to a musical performance.
De nieuwe opera bevatte een moderne aria over hedendaagse thema's.
The new opera included a modern aria about contemporary themes.
In this context, 'aria' remains a traditional musical term, but it highlights its adaptation to modern styles and subjects.
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