Is bel canto the opposite of aria?

recitative

Bel canto is a style or method of opera singing, not an opera per se. It was originated in the early 19th century and was used by such composers as Rossini, Bellini, and Donizetti.

Bel Canto = 'beautiful singing' is the traditional Italian art of singing incorporating beautiful tone, fine legato phrasing, impeccable technique are paramount. It is an imprecise term and...

Recitative is used for regular dialogue and moving the plot forward in opera whereas aria is used for expressing the particular emotions of one character in an elaborate way. In arias the plot does...

The opposite of opposites is similarities or likenesses.