recitativo
/ˌrɛsɪtəˈtiːvoʊ/
noun
- A style of singing in opera or oratorio that follows the natural rhythms of speech, used to advance the plot or dialogue.
- In many operas, the recitativo is followed by an aria.
- The recitativo helped explain the story to the audience.
- The singer performed the recitativo in a conversational style.
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