Recitative
Recitative (res`i*tȧ*tēv") , noun
[Italian recitativo, or French récitatif. See Recite.]
(Music) 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 melisma.
Recitative , adjective
Of or pertaining to recitation; intended for musical recitation or declamation; in the style or manner of recitative.