Aria parlante is an Italian term used in music to describe a vocal style where the singer delivers the text with spoken-like inflection. There are several synonyms for the term, including "Arioso," which is a song in the operatic style where the text is sung rather than spoken. "Recitative" is another synonym for aria parlante, which refers to a vocal style used in opera to convey dialogue that is sung rather than spoken. "Cantabile" is also a synonym that refers to a singing style characterized by smooth and flowing phrases. Whatever the synonym, aria parlante continues to be an essential part of Italian operatic music, adding a unique and expressive vocal quality to performances.