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Recitative Accompaniment

The string band is generally used to accompany Recitative. If the accompaniment is at all elaborate the freedom of the singer is greatly curtailed. Modern writers frequently use the whole resources of the orchestra to accompany Recitative.

Recitativo secco. Dry Recitative was accompanied very sparingly with chords.

It was customary at one time, during the pauses of the voice, for the violoncello to execute impromptu flourishes.