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  • n., a vocal passage of narrative text that a singer delivers with natural rhythms of speech (vs. ariose).

    July 24, 2008

  • Isn't this spelled recitative? Just askin'.

    July 24, 2008

  • It is, C_B, aren't you hawk-eyed? Yes, you are. And this is another orphan (worphan?) in making. *drops the word like a hot potato*

    July 24, 2008

  • No, I think s/he's hork-eyed

    July 24, 2008

  • Yes, that too :)

    July 24, 2008

  • I'm an editor. That's what they pay me the big bucks for. (note: not for horking)

    July 25, 2008