A specific part or section of a space or surface, or a field of study
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The area of a rectangle is L x W.The Anglo-French proposals invoked self-determination for the German-speaking areas they defined.Levites came to the area, searching for something.
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Aria
/ˈɑːriə/
A melody or tune, usually for a solo voice with instrumental accompaniment
Examples:
The soprano delivered a breathtaking aria that enchanted all listeners.His piano piece was inspired by the moving aria he heard at the opera.The aria's haunting melody lingered long after the performance ended.
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Remember that area has an e as in environment, where an area refers to a space or a region.
Aria contains the letter i, which can remind you of individual voice, since it refers to a solo vocal piece.
An area is associated with space, useful in contexts involving measurements and geometry.
An aria is something you might hear in an opera or concert, it's about sound rather than space.
Area has a geographical or mathematical context, while aria is musical.