Rec`i*ta*tive" (?), n. [It. recitativo, or F. r'ecitatif. See Recite.] Mus.
A species of musical recitation in which the words are delivered in manner resembling that of ordinary declamation; also, a piece of music intended for such recitation; -- opposed to melisma.
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Rec`i*ta*tive", a.
Of or pertaining to recitation; intended for musical recitation or declamation; in the style or manner of recitative.
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Rec`i*ta*tive"ly, adv.
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