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Recitative
Pronunciation : Rec`i*ta*tive"
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [It. recitativo, or F. r?citatif. See Recite.] (Mus.)
Definition : 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Rec`i*ta*tive"
Part of Speech : a.
Definition : 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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