noun
- Plural of arioso; passages or compositions in a style between recitative and aria, combining elements of both.
Usage: musical term; used in classical and baroque music
Examples
- The soprano performed several ariosos from the baroque opera with expressive phrasing.
- The composer incorporated ariosos throughout the cantata to vary the vocal texture.
- These ariosos showcase the singer's ability to blend lyrical melody with dramatic speech-like delivery.
- The piece features multiple ariosos that bridge the recitative sections and full arias.