recital
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re·cit·al

noun \ri-ˈsī-təl\

Definition of RECITAL

1
a : a detailed account : enumeration <a recital of names and dates>
b : the act or process or an instance of reciting
c : discourse, narration <a colorful recital of a night on the town>
2
a : a concert given by an individual musician or dancer or by a dance troupe
b : a public exhibition of skill given by music or dance pupils
re·cit·al·ist \-təl-ist\ noun

First Known Use of RECITAL

1536

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