The crossword solution for the term OPERA APPLAUSE-GETTER is ARIA. An ARIA is a self-contained piece for one voice, with or without instrumental accompaniment, normally part of a larger work such as an opera, cantata, oratorio, or musical. It is usually a solo piece, most often in the form of a song, and is typically used to express strong emotions. Arias are often the most memorable parts of operas, and are often the pieces that receive the most applause from audiences.