Meaning of Recitative | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

ɹɛsɪtəˈtiːv

Definitions

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.

Equivalents

العربية الخطبة المنغّمة

Català recitatiu

Deutsch Rezitativ

Ελληνικά ρετσιτατίβο

Español recitativo

Suomi resitatiivi

Français récitatif

Gaeilge ceolreacaireacht reacaireacht

Italiano recitativo

Nederlands recitatief

Polski recytatyw

Português recitativo

Română recitativ

Русский речитатив

Svenska recitativ

Українська речитатив

Examples

“In Gilbert and Sullivan's Patience, Bunthorne performs the recitative "Am I Alone and Unobserved?" before going on to his solo aria "If You're Anxious For To Shine".”

CEFR level

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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