Recitative
Found in opera or oratorio. Solo singer, sort
of like rhythmic speech. The accompaniment
will be fairly simple, offering chordal support
of the soloist. Don't confuse with aria which,
although also found in opera and oratorio is a
11song - longer, usually more going on in the
accompaniment. In the first example below,
we hear a recitative followed by an aria.
Listen for the simple accompaniment (just
sustained chords) during the recitative, then
the more animated piano during the aria
which starts at 0.50. Notice the perfect
cadence just before this which usually
signifies the end of a recitative.
In the example below, notice the sustained chords supporting the recitative.
of like rhythmic speech. The accompaniment
will be fairly simple, offering chordal support
of the soloist. Don't confuse with aria which,
although also found in opera and oratorio is a
11song - longer, usually more going on in the
accompaniment. In the first example below,
we hear a recitative followed by an aria.
Listen for the simple accompaniment (just
sustained chords) during the recitative, then
the more animated piano during the aria
which starts at 0.50. Notice the perfect
cadence just before this which usually
signifies the end of a recitative.
the example below, notice the dramatic
recitative accompanied by simple piano
chords. The far more melodic sounding aria
begins around 1m 33s.
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