Musically heightened speech that either reports dramatic action or advances the

plot is called __________. It often makes use of rapidly repeating notes that
conclude with one or two long notes at the end of a phrase and is typically
accompanied only by the basso continuo.



a. ritornello
b. aria
c. libretto
d. recitative
e. cantata

D

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