Words Like RECITATIVE
We have put together a list of words that are similar to RECITATIVE.
3 Alternative Words Similar to recitative
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Melisma
Noun Antonym
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Arioso
Noun Hyponym
10 definitions of recitative
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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.
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Of or pertaining to recitation; intended for musical recitation or declamation; in the style or manner of recitative.
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a vocal passage of narrative text that a singer delivers with natural rhythms of speech
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Of, relating to, or having the character of a recital or recitation.
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A style used in operas, oratorios, and cantatas in which the text is declaimed in the rhythm of natural speech with slight melodic variation and little orchestral accompaniment.
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A passage rendered in this style.
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In music, in the style of a recitative; as if spoken.
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A form or style of song resembling declamation—that is, in which regularity of rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic structure is reduced to the minimum.
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A section, passage, or movement in the style described above.