De opera-aria
Example: De opera-aria werd met veel emotie door de zangeres uitgevoerd.
Definition
"De opera-aria" refers to a solo vocal piece typically found in an opera, performed by a singer to express emotion or advance the plot. It is characterized by its lyrical and melodic nature, showcasing the singer's vocal skill and expressiveness.
Etymology
The term "de opera-aria" originates from Italian, where 'opera' means 'work' or 'performance' and 'aria' means 'air' or 'melody'. It was adopted into Dutch to describe a specific type of operatic solo, highlighting the cultural influence of Italian opera on Dutch musical vocabulary.
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"De opera-aria" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (B2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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