1. Plural of ariette; short, simple melodies or songs, especially in opera or vocal music.
Usage: musical term; often used in classical and operatic contexts

Examples

• The soprano performed several ariettes from the 18th-century opera.
• Ariettes were popular vocal pieces in French and Italian music.
• The composer wrote delicate ariettes for the chamber ensemble.
• She studied the ariettes in the score to perfect her interpretation.
• The concert featured a collection of short ariettes and instrumental pieces.