English dictionary
recitative
/'r/E/s/I/,t/eI/t/I/v/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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Of or pertaining to recitation; intended for musical recitation or declamation; in the style or manner of recitative.
Source: webster1913
noun
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a vocal passage of narrative text that a singer delivers with natural rhythms of speech
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A species of musical recitation in which the words are delivered in a manner resembling that of ordinary declamation; also, a piece of music intended for such recitation; -- opposed to <i>melisma</i>.
Source: webster1913