Associations to the word «Recitative»

Wiktionary

RECITATIVE, noun. (music) 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
RECITATIVE, adjective. Of a recital

Dictionary definition

RECITATIVE, noun. A vocal passage of narrative text that a singer delivers with natural rhythms of speech.

Wise words

Speak clearly, if you speak at all; carve every word before you let it fall.
Oliver Wendell Holmes