About The Word Recitative
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Recitative
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What's The Definition Of Recitative?
[n] a vocal passage of narrative text that a singer delivers with natural rhythms of speech
Synonyms | Synonyms for Recitative: Related Terms | Find terms related to Recitative: See Also | arioso | musical passage | passage Recitative In Webster's Dictionary \Rec`i*ta*tive"\, n. [It. recitativo, or F.
r['e]citatif. See {Recite}.] (Mus.)
A species of musical recitation in which the words are
delivered in manner resembling that of ordinary declamation;
also, a piece of music intended for such recitation; --
opposed to melisma.
\Rec`i*ta*tive"\, a. Of or pertaining to recitation; intended for musical recitation or declamation; in the style or manner of recitative. -- {Rec`i*ta*tive"ly}, adv. |
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