- A species of musical recitation in which the words are
delivered in a manner resembling that of ordinary declamation; also, a
piece of music intended for such recitation; -- opposed to melisma. - Of or pertaining to recitation; intended for musical
recitation or declamation; in the style or manner of recitative.
- Disposition - Emotional state - Frame of mind - Frame of mind caused by return of terrible fate - Particular state of mind - Reversal of fate affects state of mind - State of feeling