 [rĕśĭ-tā́tĭv, rĭ-sī́tə-tĭv]
| (adj.) | Of, relating to, or having the character of a recital or recitation. | | (n.) | A style used in operas, oratorios, and cantatas in which the text is… | | (n.) | A passage rendered in this style. |
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Recitative - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Recitative (pronounced /ˌrɛsɪtəˈtiːv/ ), also known by its Italian name "recitativo" ( ), is a style of delivery (much used in operas, oratorios, and cantatas) in which a singer is a...
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In an opera, oratorio, cantata, or other multi-movement vocal compositions, a recitative is a narrative song that describes some action, thought, or emotion. The recitative follows the natural flow of the language, and is more a speaking composition than a singing composition.
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Recitative - Definition of Recitative at Dictionary.com a free online dictionary with pronunciation, synonyms, and translation of Recitative. Look it up now! ... Use recitative in a Sentence...
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Recitative is used in opera, oratorio and cantatas. When opera was invented around 1600 the composers needed to tell the story in music. In recitative the story is sung quickly, with maybe just a harpsichord playing a few chords.
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Encyclopedia article about recitative. Information about recitative in the Columbia Encyclopedia, Computer Desktop Encyclopedia, computing dictionary. ... Le Nozze di Figaro by Mozart employs much recitative of this sort. It was used also in cantata and oratorio. In the 18th cent. greater importance was assumed by the...
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Recitative is used especially in operas, oratorios, and cantatas for dialogue and narrative sections. The sparse, chordal accompaniment to recitative is normally provided by a keyboard instrument, the bass line sometimes being reinforced by a deep string instrument.
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A selection of articles related to recitative ... A Wisdom Archive on recitative ... recitative: Encyclopedia II - Mor lam - Performers...
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Recitative is easily distinguished from more florid and melismatic Aria s, as the Rhythm s and Melodic contours of recitative often approximate to those of normal speech, often including repeating pitches. ... contours of recitative often approximate to those of normal speech, often including repeating pitches.
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