Definition of Ariose
Ar´i`ose
a.
1.
Characterized
by
melody
,
as
distinguished
from
harmony
.
Mendelssohn
wants
the
ariose
beauty
of
Handel
;
vocal
melody
is
not
his
forte
;
the
interest
of
his
airs
is
harmonic
.
- Foreign Quart. Rev.
Related Words
melodic
,
melodious
,
musical
,
songlike
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