Recitative

Pronunciation: /ˈɹeɪˈˌsiˌaɪtiˈˌeɪˌtiaɪˈvi/

Recitative (noun)

  1. A style of singing that is like speaking, used in operas to tell a story.

Examples

  • The recitative allows the characters to express their emotions clearly.
  • Recitative is a singing style used in opera.

Common collocations: perform recitative, write recitative, use recitative