How to say "aria" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- nounCovers the musical sense: an aria as a solo vocal number in an opera or similar work. This is the common word, the one you meet in opera programmes, reviews, and everyday music talk.
- 詠唱えいしょうnounGlossed 'aria', but it really means chanting or recitation — intoning verse or prayer — not the operatic piece. For the musical sense of 'aria' this less common word is seldom what you want.
Use 「アリア」 for the operatic solo vocal piece that English calls an aria; 詠唱, though it can be glossed 'aria', really means chanting or recitation and is seldom the word you want.
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