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recitative

UK
/ˌrɛsɪtəˈtiːv/
US
/ˌrɛsɪtəˈtiːv/

Translations

recitativenoun
recitatives
pl
UK
/ˌrɛsɪtəˈtiːv/
US
/ˌrɛsɪtəˈtiv/
récitatifEn musique classique et à l’opéra.
The opera featured a beautiful recitative that seamlessly transitioned into an aria.
L'opéra comportait un magnifique récitatif qui enchaînait sans transition avec un air.
Synonyms
sung speech
musical speech
declamation
chant
melodrama
recitativeadjective
UK
/ˌrɛsɪtəˈtiːv/
US
/ˌrɛsɪtəˈtiːv/
récitatifEn musique, qui relève du récitatif.
The opera featured a recitative passage that seamlessly transitioned into a full aria.
L'opéra comportait un passage récitatif qui enchaînait sans transition avec un air complet.

Definitions

recitativenoun
A style of delivery in which a singer is allowed to adopt the rhythms of ordinary speech; used in operas and oratorios.
The opera featured a beautiful recitative that seamlessly transitioned into an aria.
A passage or section of music delivered in the recitative style, especially in an opera or oratorio.
The soprano's recitative set the mood for the following aria.
recitativeadjective
Relating to or characteristic of recitative, a style of delivery in which a singer is allowed to adopt the rhythms of ordinary speech.
The opera featured a recitative passage that seamlessly transitioned into a full aria.
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