Meaning Of The Word Recitative

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recitative in American English
a type of declamatory singing, with the rhythm and tempo of speech, but uttered in musical tones, used in the prose parts and dialogue of operas and oratorios
having the nature, or in the style or manner, of recitative

recitative in American English 1
adjective: pertaining to or of the nature of recital

recitative in American English 2
adjective: of the nature of or resembling recitation or declamation
noun: a style of vocal music intermediate between speaking and singing

recitative in British English 1
noun: a passage in a musical composition, esp the narrative parts in an oratorio, set for one voice with either continuo accompaniment only or full accompaniment, reflecting the natural rhythms of speech

recitative in British English 2
adjective: of or relating to recital

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