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A recitative is a way of singing in an Opera used for dialogue and moving the plot forward. It exaggerates ups and downs in speech to emphasize emotions.

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What is an accompanied recitative?

A recitative that has lots of orchestral accompaniment (in contrast to the secco recitative) to emphasize powerful emotion


Group was credited with recitative?

Which group was credited with inventing the recitative


What is a secco recitative?

A recitative with only continuo accompaniment, to allow the singer to interpret the dialogue as freely as possible


What is is the opposite of recitative?

The opposite of recitative (speechlike song) is the aria, singing dominated by the music.


The opposite of recitative is?

Aria


What is the opposite of an aria?

recitative


What bThe opposite of recitative is?

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.


Which of the following is the opposite of aria?

Recitative


How many people sing in recitative?

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An aria is typically preceeded by a?

recitative


What does a musical excerpt from recitative sound like?

A musical excerpt from recitative typically features a free and flexible rhythm, closely following the natural flow of speech. It often includes simple harmonies and a sparse orchestration, allowing the vocal line to take prominence. The melodies are usually more speech-like, with an emphasis on conveying emotion and narrative rather than on lyrical beauty. Recitative is often used in operas and oratorios to advance the plot and develop characters.


What country does recitative come from?

no idea == == asia