| Pronunciation: | | 'aree`ows
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[adj] having a melody (as distinguished from recitative) |
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ARIOSE is a 6 letter word that starts with A. |
| | Synonyms: | | melodic, melodious, musical, songlike |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Ar"i*ose\, a. [It. arioso, fr. aria.]
Characterized by melody, as distinguished from harmony.
Mendelssohn wants the ariose beauty of Handel; vocal
melody is not his forte; the interest of his airs is
harmonic. --Foreign
Quart. Rev.
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