A recitative that has lots of orchestral accompaniment (in contrast to the secco recitative) to emphasize powerful emotion
Which group was credited with inventing the recitative
A recitative with only continuo accompaniment, to allow the singer to interpret the dialogue as freely as possible
The opposite of recitative (speechlike song) is the aria, singing dominated by the music.
Aria
recitative
The opposite of recitative is aria. Aria is a solo vocal piece with a structured melody, often accompanied by orchestra or piano, and is more melodic and structured compared to the more speech-like recitative.
Recitative
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recitative
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Aria