Definitions for recitative

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recitative rec·i·ta·tive

Spelling: [res-i-tey-tiv, ri-sahy-tuh-]

IPA: /ˈrɛs ɪˌteɪ tɪv, rɪˈsaɪ tə-/

Recitative is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 326 anagrams from letters in recitative (aceeiirttv).

Definitions for recitative

adjective

1. pertaining to or of the nature of recital.
2. of the nature of or resembling recitation or declamation.

noun

1. a style of vocal music intermediate between speaking and singing.
2. a passage, part, or piece in this style.

Origin of recitative

First recorded in 1855-60; recite + -ative

Examples for recitative

The recitative stopped; there was a murmur of mingled voices, and footsteps.

I have been there, and have laughed heartily at the recitative in your operas.

Scenes sung as recitative, with musical accompaniment, in MSS.

But for us who have heard the chorus first, the recitative seems poor and thin.

Then followed a species of recitative, probably with an intoned burden.

To tell the truth, this chant is only a recitative, broken off and taken up at pleasure.

At times it loses its rhythmical character and becomes a sort of recitative.

Meanwhile Valentine has begun her recitative, "I am alone," etc.; but she hurries it.

Essential improvement in the recitative and in Dramatic Music.

Saint Bris shouts the recitative which summons the Catholics to vengeance.