Special words that are said to have magical effects are referred to as

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An incantation is a set of words, often chanted or spoken rhythmically, that are believed to have magical or supernatural effects. The term comes from the Latin incantare, meaning "to chant" or "to bewitch." In many African and global musical traditions, incantations are used in rituals, ceremonies, and spiritual practices where the spoken or sung word is thought to invoke spiritual power or bring about a desired result.

The other options do not fit this definition. Whistling is simply the production of sound by forcing air through a small opening, typically the lips. Heaving refers to a physical act of lifting or pulling, with no connection to magical speech. A recitative is a vocal style in opera and oratorio that imitates the natural inflections of speech and is used for dialogue or narration, not for magical purposes.

When you encounter questions about musical or cultural terminology related to magic or ritual, remember that incantation specifically denotes words with supposed magical power.