recitals

noun

plural of recital
1
as in recitations

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as in symphonies

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  1. symphonies
  2. presentations
  3. performances
  4. concerts
Noun
  • Songs gain their power from repetition, while symphonies gain theirs from transformation.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
  • One is Enrico Lopez-Yanez, Class of 2007, a pops conductor formerly with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra who now has stints with the Detroit, Dallas and Pacific symphonies.
    — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
Definition of symphonies
Noun
  • Missouri residents can access informational presentations about Benton’s life work for free.
    — Zuri Primos July 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • My dad was at a place called Seabury and my mom even did presentations there, not just for the benefit of my dad, but for other clients or patients as well.
    — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026
Definition of presentations
Noun
  • Evenings revolve around the glamorous Faena Theater, home to the hotel’s signature cabaret performances.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2026
  • In addition to musicals, concerts and other live performances are offered.
    — Michel A. Ibrahim, Baltimore Sun, 25 July 2026
Definition of performances
Noun
  • Pinson ran a highly successful port-o-potty rental company for street festivals, outdoor concerts, some kind of steeplechase up around the state line in North Carolina.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026
  • People are reportedly soiling themselves at Noah Kahan‘s concerts.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026
Definition of concerts
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