sep 3, 1598 - Recitative style
Description:
or, stile rappresentativo, or stile recitativo- a compositional style that attempts to mimic the rhythmic patterns and pitch inflections of speech
- in the 17th century, a single melody was accompanied by basso continuo
first developed by Jacopo Peri
Added to timeline:
Date:
sep 3, 1598
Now
~ 425 years ago
