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

Also held at the offices was Saturday’s big ending recital where the new musicians performed for family and friends. —Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 22 July 2025

The 29-year-old shared several photos on her Instagram of her 2-year-old daughter Holland's first ballet recital on Monday, June 9. —Hannah Sacks, People.com, 10 June 2025

Bass trombonist Ilan Morgenstern recital including pieces that were written especially for him. —Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2025

Finally, small gestures like asking about their kid's recital may not feel like much, but go a long way in making your team feel seen and valued. —Allison Maslan, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1536, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for recital

• entitle
• subtitle
• title
• vital

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.