parlante
/pɑrˈlɑnteɪ/
adjective
- In music, performed in a clear, speech-like manner, often with emphasis on the words.
- In the parlante style, the violin imitated the inflections of a human voice.
- The conductor wanted the chorus to sing parlante, so the audience could follow the story.
- The soprano's parlante delivery made every word of the aria understandable.
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