recital

noun

re·​cit·​al ri-ˈsī-tᵊl 

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

recitalist

ri-ˈsī-tᵊl-ist 

noun

Examples of recital in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

From dance recitals to spelling bees and even exams, kids can feel pressure from being in the spotlight. —Catherine Holecko, Parents, 10 July 2024

My first recital this past winter was disappointing. —David Bonior, Washington Post, 8 July 2024

There are plans afoot for more concerts, including a recital in Kansas City, the town Shmukler calls home. —Patrick Neas, Kansas City Star, 5 July 2024

On Saturday, June 22, Dream, 7, took part in a dance recital with her cousins True Thompson and Chicago West, both 6. —Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1536, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

recital

noun

re·​cit·​al ri-ˈsīt-ᵊl 

1

: a reciting of something

especially : a story told in detail

2

: a program of music usually given by a single performer

a piano recital

3

: a public performance by music or dance pupils

recitalist

-ᵊl-əst 

noun

Legal Definition

recital

noun

re·​ci·​tal ri-ˈsīt-ᵊl 

: a formal statement or setting forth of some relevant matter of fact in a deed or other document

Note: A recital is often preceded by whereas.