From Don Giovanni - Madamina, il catalogo è questo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fccdGBi9JUs
Challenge yourself!
What is the difference between recitative secco and recitative accompagnato?
What type of recitative is heard before the aria begins?
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1. Recitative secco - accompanied by a basso continue e.g. harpsichord or fortepiano which will punctuate the speech-like singing with appropriate chords
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