arioso

Questions

What does arioso mean?

A musical style, in opera and oratorio, that is more melodic than recitative, but less so than aria.

Where does arioso come from?

Borrowed from Italian arioso.

How to pronounce arioso

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “arioso”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “arioso”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “arioso” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.