The Magic Flute Video 2

From The Magic Flute, a duet between Papageno and Papagena.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liDTdbqljo4&feature=related

The Magic Flute Video 1

From The Magic Flute - Der Vogelfänger bin ich ja (The bird catcher song)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-Qq-DeEXhw

*Recall*

The Magic Flute is a Singspiel, how is it different from Don Giovanni which is an Opera Buffa?

Recitative Secco

An example of Recitative Secco from Don Giovanni

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eJK3JmF54I&feature=PlayList&p=2F9B7594E175DD9F&playnext_from=PL&playnext=1&index=33

Don Giovanni Video 2

From Don Giovanni - La ci darem la mano

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQ7PKtS2BR8

Don Giovanni Video 1

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?

(See comments for answers)