recitativelike

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English

Etymology

From recitative +‎ -like.

Adjective

recitativelike (comparative more recitativelike, superlative most recitativelike)

  1. Resembling or characteristic of a recitative.
    • 2007 May 14, Bernard Holland, “A Performance Operatic in Its Scope (Opera Not Included)”, in New York Times:
      There is recitativelike declamation, lingering melodiousness and rushes of busy passagework.