1. A short, simple melody or song, typically lighter and less elaborate than an aria.
Usage: musical term; often used in opera and vocal music

Examples

• The soprano performed a delicate arietta in the second act of the opera.
• The composer wrote a charming arietta for the character's entrance.
• This arietta is much shorter and simpler than the grand aria that follows.
• The arietta showcased the singer's ability to convey emotion through a brief melodic phrase.