plural recitals
1
: a dance or musical performance
piano recitals
a dance recital
2
: the act of reading something out loud or saying something from memory usually for an audience
a poetry recital
—often + ofHe gave a recital of his own poems before a large group of students.
3
: a long description or list that includes many things
—often + of
Her speech was actually just a long recital of names, places, and dates.
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“Recital.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/recital. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.
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