Recitative

[,resɪtə'tiːv] or [,rɛsɪtə'tiv]

Definition

(noun.) a vocal passage of narrative text that a singer delivers with natural rhythms of speech.

Typist: Pierce--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A species of musical recitation in which the words are delivered in a manner resembling that of ordinary declamation; also, a piece of music intended for such recitation; -- opposed to melisma.

(a.) Of or pertaining to recitation; intended for musical recitation or declamation; in the style or manner of recitative.

Checker: Terrance