Converse of object

• replace: A German narration replaces the recitative and a tenor ( !

Adjective modifier

• expressive: Brass contributes greatly to the effect and the highly expressive recitatives that follow set a standard for Mozart and others to follow.

• brief: His cantata Amintas follows the traditional form: the two arias are preceded by relatively brief recitatives.

Modifies a noun

• poetry: Recitative Poetry Recitative poetry also took its rise during this epoch at Rome.

• section: This variation set and its coda is preceded by a large recitative section, further complicating the design!

Noun used with modifier

• opening: After the opening recitative, three solo male voices represent the magi asking where they can find the new-born Jesus.