ariose,a.Mus.|ˌɑːrɪˈəʊs, æ-| [ad.It.arioso: see next.] Characterized by melody, song-like. 1742Bailey, Ariose, Arioso, signifies the Movement or Time of a common Air, Song or Tune.1845E. Holmes Mozart 209 A style of instrumental music at once light and ariose.