Complete Encyclopaedia of Music/A/Arioso
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Arioso. (I.) Air-like ; melodious. By this word the performer is to understand that the style of the music requires a performance smooth, graceful, and singing in its style.
Arioso. (I.) Air-like ; melodious. By this word the performer is to understand that the style of the music requires a performance smooth, graceful, and singing in its style.