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    what is the difference between an aria and a opera song?

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    An aria is a self-contained piece for one voice, usually with orchestral accompaniment.  Examples: "Every Valley shall be Exalted" and "The Trumpet shal Sound" in Handel's "Messiah".


    Opera is an art form in which singers and musicians peform a dramatic work combing text and musical scsore.  Examples: Marriage of Figaro and The Magic Flute.



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