Recitativ
dasNounrecitative (musical style)
English translations
- 01
recitative
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Rezitativ ist eine gesangliche Vortragsweise, die zwischen Sprechen und Singen liegt, oft in Opern verwendet, um die Handlung voranzutreiben.
- English meaning
- A recitative is a style of vocal music that lies between speaking and singing, often used in operas to advance the plot.
- Synonym
- Sprechgesang
- German example
- Das Rezitativ leitete zur Arie der Sopranistin über.
- English example
- The recitative led to the soprano's aria.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Recitativ
- Plural Form
- die Recitative
Related words
- Rezitativ
Recitative
Example sentences with “Recitativ”
Das Recitativ leitet die Arie ein. (The recitative introduces the aria.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'Recitativ' spelled with 'v' or 'f'?
The modern standard is 'Rezitativ'. 'Recitativ' is an older or Italian-influenced spelling. Both are masculine (der).