Cavatina

Cavatina, a short form of operatic air, of a smooth and melodious character, differing from the ordinary aria in consisting only of one part, and frequently appearing as part of a grand scena. Examples of cavatina are found in many well-known operas, as Sonnambula and Les Huguenots. The term is also often used for a complete air or song, such as the 'Salve dimora' in Faust.