What is recitative in music?
Q: What is recitative in music?
A: Recitative is a type of music which tells a story quickly and conversationally, as if it were being spoken.
Q: What does the term "recitativo" mean?
A: The term "recitativo" means "to recite" in Italian.
Q: In what types of music is recitative used?
A: Recitative is used in opera, oratorio, and cantatas.
Q: When was opera invented?
A: Opera was invented around 1600.
Q: How is recitative typically accompanied when only one keyboard instrument is used?
A: When recitative is just accompanied by a keyboard instrument, it is called "recitativo secco" or "dry recitative".
Q: What is the difference between "recitativo secco" and "recitativo accompagnato"?
A: "Recitativo secco" is accompanied only by a keyboard instrument, while "recitativo accompagnato" is accompanied by an orchestra.
Q: Are there bar lines in recitative?
A: No, there are no bar lines in recitative because there is no regular beat.
