A recitative is form of sung music where the lyrics are sung with fluid speech-like rhythms on top of figured bass. Recitatives are typically used in operas with the main purpose of moving the plot forward without stopping the music.
A recitative is form of sung music where the lyrics are sung with fluid speech-like rhythms on top of figured bass. Recitatives are typically used in operas with the main purpose of moving the plot forward without stopping the music.