recitative

Meanings

• Noun

  A type of musical composition for one or more voices, usually without instrumental accompaniment, in which the text is declaimed rather than sung.

  - "The soprano delivered a beautiful recitative before the aria."
  - "Recitatives are often used to advance the plot in operas."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹɛˈsaɪtətɪv/
   
   
   
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2. /ɹɛsɪtəˈtiːv/
   
   
   
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Variants

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recitative , recitatives

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Etymology

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From Italian 'recitare' meaning 'to act, perform, or recite'.

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Trivia

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1. Recitatives were originally meant to be spoken rather than sung.

2. The famous 'Lamento' from Handel's 'Alcina' is a famous recitative.

3. Recitatives were used in early operas to bridge the gaps between arias and to advance the plot.

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Related Concepts

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1. Aria: A self-contained musical composition for a solo voice, often with orchestral accompaniment.

2. Opera: A theatrical genre that combines music, singing, and drama.

3. Oratorio: A large musical composition for solo voices, choir, and orchestra, without the staging of a theatrical production.

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Culture

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Recitatives have been a significant part of Western classical music, particularly in opera and oratorio. They are used to convey dialogue, narrative, or expressive solo passages.

How to Memorize "recitative"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the singer's body language and facial expressions while declaiming the recitative.
   - Visualize the lyrics as you read them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the recitative with a specific melody or rhythm.
   - Create associations with the characters or situations in the opera.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the first letter of each line as a mnemonic device.
   - Create a story or a narrative with the lyrics.

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