ariette
Definition of the French term ariette in music:
- virtuoso aria (in French operas from around 1700-1750)
- song (in French operas from around 1750-1800)
Language
French
Singular
ariette
Plural
ariettes
Combinations
French musical terms that include ariette:
- comédie mêlée d'ariettes – literally "comedy mixed with little arias"...
Related terms
French musical terms related to ariette:
- air – air (tune or short song)...
- air à chanter – aria in French Baroque opera
- cavatina – short song of simple character...
- cavatine – short or simple aria