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recitativo

/ˌrɛsɪtəˈtivoʊ/ /ˌrɛtʃɪtəˈtivoʊ/

Meanings
noun
A recitative.

Examples :

"The opera singer transitioned from a dramatic aria to a simpler recitativo to advance the plot through spoken-like singing. "
music

Related Words

Illustration singer

singer noun

/ˈsɪŋə/ /ˈsɪŋɚ/ /ˈsɪnd͡ʒə(ɹ)/

A person who sings, often professionally.

"The school choir's new singer is a talented student. "

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dramatic adjective

/dɹəˈmætɪk/

Of or relating to the drama.

"The school play was a dramatic performance, full of exciting action and emotional scenes. "

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opera noun

/ˈɒp.əɹ.ə/ /ˈɑ.pəɹ.ə/

A theatrical work, combining drama, music, song and sometimes dance.

"My sister loves opera; she finds the music and drama very engaging. "

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from preposition

/fɹɒm/ /fɹʌm/

Used to indicate source or provenance.

"I got a letter from my brother."

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aria noun

/ˈɑː.ɹɪə/

A musical piece written typically for a solo voice with orchestral accompaniment in an opera or cantata.

"During the opera performance, the soprano's aria was breathtaking. "

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transitioned verb

/trænˈzɪʃənd/ /trænˈsɪʒənd/

To make a transition.

"After high school, she transitioned to college. "

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through noun

/θɹuː/ /θɹu/

A large slab of stone laid in a dry-stone wall from one side to the other; a perpend.

"The dry-stone wall used a large, flat through to support the top stones. "

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spoken verb

/ˈspoʊkən/

To communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud.

"My teacher spoke about the upcoming history test in class. "

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simpler adjective

/ˈsɪmplɚ/

Uncomplicated; taken by itself, with nothing added.

"Instead of the complex math problem, the teacher gave us a simpler equation to solve. "

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advance noun

/ədˈvaːns/ /ədˈvɑːns/ /ədˈvæns/

A forward move; improvement or progression.

"an advance in health or knowledge"

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recitative noun

/ɹɛˈsaɪtətɪv/ /ɹɛsɪtəˈtiːv/

Dialogue, in an opera etc, that, rather than being sung as an aria, is reproduced with the rhythms of normal speech, often with simple musical accompaniment or harpsichord continuo, serving to expound the plot

"During the opera, the king relayed his plans to invade in a lengthy recitative, which allowed the story to move forward between the more melodic arias. "

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singing verb

/ˈsɪŋɪŋ/

To produce musical or harmonious sounds with one’s voice.

""I really want to sing in the school choir," said Vera."