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Webster 1913 Edition
Recitative
Recˊi-ta-tive′
(rĕsˊĭ-tȧ-tēv′)
, Noun.
(Mus.)
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
. Recˊi-ta-tive′
,Adj.
Of or pertaining to recitation; intended for musical recitation or declamation; in the style or manner of recitative.
– Recˊi-ta-tive′ly
, adv.
Webster 1828 Edition
Recitative
RECIT'ATIVE
,Adj.
Reciting; rehearsing; pertaining to musical pronunciation.
RECIT'ATIVE
,Noun.
In recitative, the composer and the performer endeavor to imitate the inflections, accent and emphasis of natural speech.
[Note. The natural and proper English accent of this word is on the second syllable. The foreign accent may well be discarded.]
Definition 2024
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See also: Recitative
English
Noun
recitative (plural recitatives)
- (music) dialogue, in an opera etc, that, rather than being sung as an aria, is reproduced with the rhythms of normal speech, often with simple musical accompaniment or harpsichord continuo, serving to expound the plot
Translations
dialogue in an opera etc.
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Adjective
recitative (comparative more recitative, superlative most recitative)
- of a recital