recitative

US /ˌres.ɪ.təˈtiːv/
UK /ˌres.ɪ.təˈtiːv/
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a style of delivery in opera, oratorio, or cantata in which words are sung in a way that resembles speech

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The tenor sang the recitative with great dramatic flair.
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The opera features a mix of arias and recitatives.
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