Today, my mood is all set to listen some Arias, especially those produced by Café del Mar. You must be thinking now what is an Aria. And some of you or may be all of you who already know must be laughing at me...
What is an Aria ? Aria is an Italian word for the word Air which in plural, Arie or Arias in common usage. Aria is a piece of music mostly used in Opera. An aria may also be a melodic solo song that is reflective in nature and accompanied by orchestral arrangements. The middle section of an aria is often contrasting. It is used to express a moment of importance in the action of an opera.
The aria first appeared in the 14th century when it signified a manner or style of singing or playing. Aria could also mean a melodic scheme (motif) or pattern for singing a poetic pattern, such as a sonnet. It was also attached to instrumental music, though this is no longer the case. Over time, arias evolved from simple melodies into a structured form.By the early 18th century an aria was a song in three sections, of which the third repeated the first, while the second introduced variety of subject matter, key, and mood. This is known more exactly as the ‘da capo aria’. Later, less rigid forms developed, sometimes based on sonata form (Mozart), and later shaped by the dramatic action of an opera.
Here is some sample of Aria-
What is an Aria ? Aria is an Italian word for the word Air which in plural, Arie or Arias in common usage. Aria is a piece of music mostly used in Opera. An aria may also be a melodic solo song that is reflective in nature and accompanied by orchestral arrangements. The middle section of an aria is often contrasting. It is used to express a moment of importance in the action of an opera.
The aria first appeared in the 14th century when it signified a manner or style of singing or playing. Aria could also mean a melodic scheme (motif) or pattern for singing a poetic pattern, such as a sonnet. It was also attached to instrumental music, though this is no longer the case. Over time, arias evolved from simple melodies into a structured form.By the early 18th century an aria was a song in three sections, of which the third repeated the first, while the second introduced variety of subject matter, key, and mood. This is known more exactly as the ‘da capo aria’. Later, less rigid forms developed, sometimes based on sonata form (Mozart), and later shaped by the dramatic action of an opera.
Here is some sample of Aria-
- La donna è mobile (Solo Song)
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