Recitative in opera is a sort of early rap where words are spoken in rhythm, often on one pitch. What is recitativo accompagnato?

Question

O Spoken word in rhythm by 2 people (duet)
• An aria (song in an opera NOT spoken word)
O Spoken word in rhythm accompanied by the orchestra
O Orchestral music with no words

Answer 1

Recitativo accompagnato refers to a style of recitative in opera that is spoken or sung in rhythm and is accompanied by orchestral music, rather than just a simple keyboard or continuo accompaniment. Therefore, the correct answer is:

Spoken word in rhythm accompanied by the orchestra.