Cryptic crossword clue
Funny operaincludes light recitative not English

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PARLANDO

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The straight part
We know that "recitative" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case recitative = parlando.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PARLANDO mean?

PARLANDO noun
  1. A piece of music to be sung or played in the style of a recitative.
PARLANDO adjective
  1. Declamatory in style; in recitative.
PARLANDO adverb
  1. In a declamatory style.

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