The opposite of recitative (speechlike song) is the aria, singing dominated by the music.
Aria
recitative
Recitative
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The opposite of recitative (speechlike song) is the aria, singing dominated by the music.
Aria
recitative
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.
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arias and recitative
a. ARIA b. RECITATIVE and; c. CHORUS d. orange music
A recitative that has lots of orchestral accompaniment (in contrast to the secco recitative) to emphasize powerful emotion
recitative
Which group was credited with inventing the recitative
In an opera recitative is a narrative song that describes some action, thought, or emotion. The recitative follows the natural flow of the language, and is more a speaking composition than a singing composition.