Word: recitative
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: rec
i
ta
tive
Definition: dialogue, in an opera etc, that, rather than being sung as an aria, is reproduced with the rhythms of normal speech, often with simple musical accompaniment or harpsichord continuo, serving to expound the plot
Morphemes:
Affix: recitative
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: dialogue, in an opera etc, that, rather than being sung as an aria, is reproduced with the rhythms of normal speech, often with simple musical accompaniment or harpsichord continuo, serving to expound the plot
Etymology Compounds: Affix: re-
Language: la
Decoded: re-
Meaning: again
Affix: citus
Language: la
Decoded: citus
PoS: Participle
Meaning: put in motion, moved, stirred, shaken; quick, swift, rapid; having been moved
Affix: -ō
Language: la
Decoded: -o
Meaning: adverb