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noun re·cit·al \ 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
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recitalist

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First Known Use of recital

1536

RECITAL Defined for English Language Learners

recital

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Definition of recital for English Language Learners

  • : a dance or musical performance

  • : the act of reading something out loud or saying something from memory usually for an audience

  • : a long description or list that includes many things

RECITAL Defined for Kids

recital

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noun re·cit·al \ ri-ˈsī-tᵊl \

Definition of recital for Students

1 :a public performance of music or dance given by one or more people
  • a piano recital
2 :an act of describing something usually in great detail

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recital

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noun re·ci·tal \ ri-ˈsīt-ᵊl \

legal Definition of recital

: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.

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