- (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.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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