What sets “simple recitative” apart from other types of recitative?
a. there is minimal harmonic movement
b. there is no syncopation in the vocal line
c. the accompaniment solely consists of a basso continuo
d. it is only sung at the beginning of an act or scene, before the dramatic situation becomes too complex
e. all of the above
ANSWER: c
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