ETYM French chant, from Latin cantus singing, song, from canere to sing. Related to Chant.
A repetitive song in which as many syllables as necessary are assigned to a single tone.
Singing of a formula, usually by a group, for confidence or spiritual improvement. Chants can be secular or religious, both Western and Eastern. Ambrosian and Gregorian chants are forms of plainsong. + prikaži više

ETYM Italian recitativo, or French récitatif. Related to Recite.
A vocal passage of narrative text that a singer delivers with natural rhythms of speech.
Speechlike declamatory song in opera, oratorio, etc.
In opera and oratorio, sung narration partly modeled on the rhythms and inflections of natural speech. It is usually sparingly accompanied by harpsichord or organ. + prikaži više