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stile rappresentativo

STEE-lay rah-pree-sen-tah-TEE-voe

[Italian, representative style]

A style of singing developed in the early Italian operas of the late 16th century that is more expressive than speech, but not as melodious as song. It is a dramatic recitative style of the early Baroque era in which melodies move freely over a foundation of simple chords.


Example


Giulio Caccini: Amarilli mia bella



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Last Updated: 2016-06-19 17:18:40