n. [ From Recite. ]
n. [ L. recitatio: cf. F. récitation. See Recite. ]
n. [ It. recitativo, or F. récitatif. See Recite. ] (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. Of or pertaining to recitation; intended for musical recitation or declamation; in the style or manner of recitative. --
‖n. [ It. ] (Mus.) Recitative. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
v. i. To repeat, pronounce, or rehearse, as before an audience, something prepared or committed to memory; to rehearse a lesson learned. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A recital. [ Obs. ] Sir W. Temple. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who recites; also, a book of extracts for recitation. [ 1913 Webster ]