Recitative

noun

/ɹɛˈsaɪtətɪv/

Word Frequency: 0.4

Definitions

1.nounDialogue, in an opera etc, that, rather than being sung as an aria, is reproduced with the rhythms of normal speech, often with simple musical accompaniment or harpsichord continuo, serving to expound the plot

2.adjectiveOf a recital

Synonyms

aria recitatif recitativo recit parlando ricercar ritornell ripieno zarzuela ritornel ritornelle rhapsody

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