Ariose
Pronunciation : Ar"i*ose
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [It. arioso, fr. aria.]
Definition : Defn: 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 harmonic. Foreign Quart. Rev.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913