Recitative
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
13 more languages
العربيةالخطبة المنغّمة
Catalàrecitatiu
Ελληνικάρετσιτατίβο
Suomiresitatiivi
Italianorecitativo
Nederlandsrecitatief
Polskirecytatyw
Portuguêsrecitativo
Românărecitativ
Русскийречитатив
Svenskarecitativ
Українськаречитатив
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
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
See also
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