Category:Recitative

Rec`i*ta*tive", n. Etym: [it. recitativo, or f. récitatif. See Recite.] (mus.)

Defn: a species of musical recitation in which the words are Delivered in manner resembling that of ordinary declamation; also, a Piece of music intended for such recitation; -- opposed to melisma.

Recitative Rec`i*ta*tive", a.

Defn: of or pertaining to recitation; intended for musical recitation Or declamation; in the style or manner of recitative. -- rec`i*ta*tive"ly, adv.