'Recitative' definitions:
Definition of 'recitative'
From: WordNet
noun
A vocal passage of narrative text that a singer delivers with natural rhythms of speech
Definition of 'Recitative'
From: GCIDE
- Recitative \Rec`i*ta*tive"\ (r[e^]s`[i^]*t[.a]*t[=e]v"), n. [It. recitativo, or F. r['e]citatif. See Recite.] (Mus.) A species of musical recitation in which the words are delivered in a manner resembling that of ordinary declamation; also, a piece of music intended for such recitation; -- opposed to melisma. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Recitative'
From: GCIDE
- Recitative \Rec`i*ta*tive"\, a. Of or pertaining to recitation; intended for musical recitation or declamation; in the style or manner of recitative. -- {Rec`i*ta*tive"ly}, adv. [1913 Webster]