meaning of recitative
1. 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 melisma.
2. Of or pertaining to recitation; intended for musical recitation or declamation; in the style or manner of recitative.
3. a vocal passage of narrative text that a singer delivers with natural rhythms of speech
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