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recitative

Pronunciation: /ˌrɛsɪtəˈtiːv/

Definition of recitative

noun

[mass noun]

musical declamation of the kind usual in the narrative and dialogue parts of opera and oratorio, sung in the rhythm of ordinary speech with many words on the same note:singing in recitative