C1 adverb フォーマル

aria

/ˈɑːriə/

A self-contained musical piece for a single voice, typically with orchestral accompaniment, found in operas or oratorios. It serves to express a character's deep emotions or reflections rather than to advance the narrative plot.

例文

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She hummed a famous aria from 'The Marriage of Figaro' while preparing dinner.

She hummed a famous aria from 'The Marriage of Figaro' while preparing dinner.

2

The soprano’s virtuosic delivery of the aria earned her a five-minute standing ovation.

The soprano’s virtuosic delivery of the aria earned her a five-minute standing ovation.

3

I didn't catch the whole opera, but that one aria in the second act was killer.

I didn't catch the whole opera, but that one aria in the second act was killer.

語族

名詞
aria
関連
arietta
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the singer needing a lot of 'air' (the Italian meaning of aria) to sing a long, beautiful solo.

クイックテスト

The audience sat in stunned silence as the lead singer began her most difficult ______.

正解!

正解は: aria

例文

1

She hummed a famous aria from 'The Marriage of Figaro' while preparing dinner.

everyday

She hummed a famous aria from 'The Marriage of Figaro' while preparing dinner.

2

The soprano’s virtuosic delivery of the aria earned her a five-minute standing ovation.

formal

The soprano’s virtuosic delivery of the aria earned her a five-minute standing ovation.

3

I didn't catch the whole opera, but that one aria in the second act was killer.

informal

I didn't catch the whole opera, but that one aria in the second act was killer.

4

The development of the da capo aria in the Baroque period allowed for extensive vocal ornamentation.

academic

The development of the da capo aria in the Baroque period allowed for extensive vocal ornamentation.

5

The marketing campaign for the gala focused on the tenor's signature aria to attract high-profile donors.

business

The marketing campaign for the gala focused on the tenor's signature aria to attract high-profile donors.

語族

名詞
aria
関連
arietta

よく使う組み合わせ

operatic aria operatic aria
signature aria signature aria
perform an aria perform an aria
haunting aria haunting aria
da capo aria da capo aria

よく使うフレーズ

show-stopping aria

show-stopping aria

signature aria

signature aria

bravura aria

bravura aria

よく混同される語

aria vs area

An area refers to a geographic space or surface, whereas an aria is a solo musical performance.

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使い方のコツ

The term is strictly used in the context of classical music, specifically opera and oratorios. It is not generally used to describe modern pop or rock songs.

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よくある間違い

Learners often misspell the word as 'area' or use it to refer to a duet or group song, which is incorrect as an aria is specifically for a solo voice.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the singer needing a lot of 'air' (the Italian meaning of aria) to sing a long, beautiful solo.

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語源

Derived from the Italian word 'aria', meaning 'air', 'tune', or 'manner'.

文法パターン

Countable noun Plural form: arias
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文化的な背景

The aria is the emotional centerpiece of the Western operatic tradition, showcasing the technical skill and emotional range of the singer.

クイックテスト

The audience sat in stunned silence as the lead singer began her most difficult ______.

正解!

正解は: aria

関連単語

boned

B2

Primarily used as an adjective, 'boned' describes something that has a specific type of skeletal structure or a piece of meat from which the bones have been removed. In the context of garments, it refers to items reinforced with stiff strips, such as a corset, to maintain a specific shape.

boneyard

B2

A boneyard is a place where old, discarded, or obsolete items—typically large machinery like aircraft or vehicles—are stored or dismantled for parts. It is also an informal or regional term for a cemetery or burial ground.

bonfire

B2

A large, controlled outdoor fire lit for celebration, signaling, or to dispose of garden waste. It is typically much larger than a standard campfire and is often the centerpiece of a social or cultural event.

bongo

B2

To play the bongo drums or to strike a surface rhythmically and repeatedly with the fingers or palms. In academic or technical contexts, it often refers to the specific percussive action used in ethnomusicology or the observation of rhythmic motor patterns in behavioral studies.

bonito

B2

A bonito is a medium-sized, predatory marine fish belonging to the Scombridae family, which also includes tuna and mackerel. In culinary contexts, it is most famous for being dried, fermented, and smoked to create flakes used in Japanese stocks and seasonings.

bonkers

B2

An informal adjective used to describe someone or something that is crazy, insane, or highly eccentric. It can refer to a person's mental state, a chaotic situation, or an idea that seems completely absurd or wild.

bonny

B2

An adjective primarily used in British and Scottish English to describe someone, especially a woman or child, who is physically attractive, healthy, and cheerful. It conveys a sense of natural beauty combined with a robust or wholesome appearance.

bonsai

B2

Relating to the Japanese art of growing miniature trees in containers through careful pruning and wiring. When used as an adjective, it describes plants or objects that have been miniaturized or styled according to these aesthetic principles.

bony

B2

Describes someone or a part of the body that is very thin, allowing the underlying bone structure to be seen or felt. It also refers to anything made of or resembling bone, particularly in biological or anatomical contexts.

boo

B2

In informal contexts, 'boo' can be used as an adjective to describe something that is disappointing, poor in quality, or undesirable. It is more commonly recognized as a sound of disapproval or a slang term of endearment, but its use as a descriptor for 'bad' is found in specific colloquial dialects.

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