MUS 361 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Aria, Seconda Pratica, Barbara Strozzi
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The rhythm is governed by the text, with no steady pulse or meter. Its function in opera, oratorio and the cantata is to advance the plot quickly. Melodic and rhythmic contours of recitative often approximate those of normal speech, including repeating pitches, giving a naturalness somewhere between speech and song. Used for dramatic affect, soloist accompanied by entire orchestra instead of b. c. Saul, act ii, scene 10 - the time at. Solo song most often with orchestral accompaniment, in a clearly defined key, with clearly outlined pulse and meter. Usually describes and emotional moment and does not advance the plot. L"orfeo: act ii: aria vi ricorda o boschi ombrosi. A term whose definition also changes in various eras. In the early baroque it was a secular work for solo voice or voices with accompaniments (b. c. or small orchestra. ) It usually featured contrasting sections of recitative, arioso and aria.
