Recitative /(rĕs`ĭ*tȧ*tēv")/

Rec·i·ta·tive

Recitative

n.
  1. 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. (Mus.)

Recitative

a.
  1. Of or pertaining to recitation; intended for musical recitation or declamation; in the style or manner of recitative.