recitative 1
/res"i tay'tiv, ri suy"teuh-/ , adj.
pertaining to or of the nature of recital.
[ 1855-60; RECITE + -ATIVE ]
recitative 2
/res'i teuh teev"/ , Music.
adj.
1. of the nature of or resembling recitation or declamation.
n.
2. a style of vocal music intermediate between speaking and singing.
3. a passage, part, or piece in this style.
[ 1635-45; recitativo. See RECITE, -IVE ]