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In [[opera]]s and [[oratorio]]s, 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. | In [[opera]]s and [[oratorio]]s, 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. | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:30, July 28, 2016
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 of the more melodic aria, which comes immediately after it.