Complete Encyclopaedia of Music/A/Arioso
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.