RECITATIVE
/ɹɛˈsaɪtətɪv/
10 letters · 4 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of RECITATIVE
Dialogue, in an opera etc, that, rather than being sung as an aria, is reproduced with the rhythms of normal speech, often with simple musical accompaniment or harpsichord continuo, serving to expound the plot
Of a recital
Word Details
Is RECITATIVE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RECITATIVE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: RECITATIVE uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for RECITATIVE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | e | c | i | t | a | t | i | v | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 15 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RECITATIVE
100 words from the letters in RECITATIVE
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How to Use RECITATIVE in Word Games
RECITATIVE is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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