recitativelike

English

Etymology

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^[1]:

     There is recitativelike declamation, lingering melodiousness and rushes of busy passagework.