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24 December, 07:59

What is the major difference between aria and recitative?

A. Arias are sung without accompaniment, while recitatives are sung with an orchestra.

B. Arias are melodic, while recitative is closer to speech.

C. Recitatives follow the text closely, while arias allow for

improvisation.

D. Recitatives are melodic, while arias are closer to speech.

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  1. 24 December, 08:10
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    The correct answer is C.

    Explanation:

    The main difference between Aria and Recitative is that the Aria is a musical piece for a single voice as part of a larger work and Recitative is a musical form in opera, cantata, mass or oratorio.
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