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New page: In operas and oratorios, a '''recitative''' is a vocal passage in free rhythm, accompanied most often by continuo comprised of harpsichord or organ, and often with cello. U...
In operas and oratorios, a '''recitative''' is a vocal passage in free [[rhythm]], accompanied most often by continuo comprised of [[harpsichord]] or [[organ]], and often with [[cello]]. Usually recitatives contain great amounts of text sung quickly, and at their end establish the [[key (music)|key]] of the more melodic [[aria]], which comes immediately after it.
[[category:musical terms]]
[[category:musical terms]]