Cantillation
Cantillation noun - Liturgical chanting.
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Synonyms for Cantillation
Recitative and cantillation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Recitative" instead a noun "Cantillation".
Recitative
Recitative noun - A vocal passage of narrative text that a singer delivers with natural rhythms of speech.
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Synonyms for Recitative
Cantillation and recitative are semantically related. You can use "Cantillation" instead a noun "Recitative".
Nearby Words: recite, recitation
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