RECITATIVES

Noun

recitatives

plural of recitative

Source: Wiktionary


RECITATIVE

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



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