Vocal solo of a cantata (4)

I believe the answer is:

aria

(Other definitions for aria that I've seen before include "Operatic part" , "Elaborate accompanied song for solo voice" , "Opera solo" , "Repeated strain" , "Operatic number" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Sunday Times.

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