a. Mus. [ad. It. arioso: see next.] Characterized by melody, song-like.
1742. Bailey, Ariose, Arioso, signifies the Movement or Time of a common Air, Song or Tune.
1845. E. Holmes, Mozart, 209. A style of instrumental music at once light and ariose.
a. Mus. [ad. It. arioso: see next.] Characterized by melody, song-like.
1742. Bailey, Ariose, Arioso, signifies the Movement or Time of a common Air, Song or Tune.
1845. E. Holmes, Mozart, 209. A style of instrumental music at once light and ariose.
