| n. | 1. | (Mus.) A species of musical recitation in which the words are delivered in a manner resembling that of ordinary declamation; also, a piece of music intended for such recitation; - opposed to |
| a. | 1. | Of or pertaining to recitation; intended for musical recitation or declamation; in the style or manner of recitative. |
| Noun | 1. | recitative - a vocal passage of narrative text that a singer delivers with natural rhythms of speech |