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Arioso
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Arioso 

a solo vocal episode in an opera, oratorio, or cantata; generally shorter than an aria and written in a freer form. The declamatory manner of singing is often used. Examples are the ariosi of Canio (I Pagliacci by Leoncavallo) and Hermann and Lenskii (The Queen of Spades and Eugene Onegin by Tchaikovsky).
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Though several cuts were sanctioned, his virile and vibrant baritone negotiated with brio the role's arduous vocal range and dramatic demands while displaying an impressive expressive range, especially in the score's numerous unaccompanied ariosos.
Louis Riel: Harry Somers' Canadian Grand Opera revived at McGill ... by Turp, Richard / Opera Canada
Despite one or two hidden arias, the opera is mostly ariosos with a rich and varied orchestral accompaniment.
The other Rota by Simon, John / New Criterion
 
 
 
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