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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.

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.

[[category:musical terms]]

[[category:musical terms]]