arioso
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An arioso is a musical passage or composition that blends free recitative with metrical song. It is a style of singing that showcases vocal agility with fast runs, trills, and leaps, often used to express heightened emotions. The term originated in Italy and is related to the word for song, aria. While arias are typically standalone songs within operas or oratorios, an arioso is a more fluid passage that can be part of a larger work.123
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