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Meloetta may be a combination of ''{{wp|melody}}'' and ''{{wp|pirouette}}'' (a type of movement in ballet). ''Etta'' is also a common, feminine Italian suffix meaning ''little'' and may refer to Meloetta's feminine appearance and diminutive size. It may literally mean ''little melody'', as Italian words are commonly used for musical directions and descriptions. ''Etta'' could also have derived from the famous jazz singer {{wp | Meloetta may be a combination of ''{{wp|melody}}'' and ''{{wp|pirouette}}'' (a type of movement in ballet). ''Etta'' is also a common, feminine Italian suffix meaning ''little'' and may refer to Meloetta's feminine appearance and diminutive size. It may literally mean ''little melody'', as Italian words are commonly used for musical directions and descriptions. ''Etta'' could also have derived from the famous jazz singer {{wp|Etta James}}. | ||
{{wp|Aria}} is a term now used almost exclusively to describe a self-contained piece for one voice usually with {{wp|orchestral accompaniment}}, and is commonly used in {{wp|opera}}. | {{wp|Aria}} is a term now used almost exclusively to describe a self-contained piece for one voice usually with {{wp|orchestral accompaniment}}, and is commonly used in {{wp|opera}}. | ||