Is Cavatina an Aria?

In opera the cavatina is an aria, generally of brilliant character, sung in one or two sections without repeats. It developed in the mid-18th century, coincident with the decline of the previously favoured da capo aria

da capo aria
The da capo aria is very common in the musical genres of opera and oratorio. According to Randel, a number of Baroque composers (he lists Hasse, Handel, Porpora, Leo, and Vinci) composed more than a thousand da capo arias during their careers.
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musical form
In music, form refers to the structure of a musical composition or performance. ... Musical form unfolds over time through the expansion and development of these ideas. Compositions that do not follow a fixed structure and rely more on improvisation are considered free-form. A fantasia is an example of this.
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What is a cavatina in opera?

A cavatina is a short aria, an example of which, so specified, would be Figaro's Se vuol ballare (If you want to dance) in Mozart's Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro). In Italian opera of the 19th century it came to indicate an opening aria for a leading character or an aria of particular virtuosity.

What is an example of aria in music?

Aria di bravura: An aria of bravery, often given to a heroic soprano in opera seria (dramatic opera). Aria buffa: A comedic aria frequently performed by a bass or a baritone in opera buffa (comic opera). Cabaletta: A multi-section aria popular in Italian opera that functions almost like a standalone song.

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