recitatives
plural of recitative
Source: Wiktionary
Rec`i*ta*tive", n. Etym: [It. recitativo, or F. récitatif. See Recite.] (Mus.)
Definition: A species of musical recitation in which the words are delivered in manner resembling that of ordinary declamation; also, a piece of music intended for such recitation; -- opposed to melisma.
Rec`i*ta*tive", a.
Definition: Of or pertaining to recitation; intended for musical recitation or declamation; in the style or manner of recitative.
– Rec`i*ta*tive"ly, adv.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
4 March 2025
(adjective) moved or operated or effected by liquid (water or oil); “hydraulic erosion”; “hydraulic brakes”
The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.
