Definition of Recitative

1. Noun. A vocal passage of narrative text that a singer delivers with natural rhythms of speech.

Generic synonyms: Musical Passage, Passage
Specialized synonyms: Arioso

Definition of Recitative

1. n. 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. a. Of or pertaining to recitation; intended for musical recitation or declamation; in the style or manner of recitative.

Definition of Recitative

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Recitative

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recirculating
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recirculations
recision
recisions
recission
recit
recital
recitalist
recitalists
recitals
recitation
recitations
recitative (current term)
recitatives
recitativi
recitativo
recitativos
recite
recited
reciter
reciters
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reciting
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reck
reckan
recked

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