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

The store also provides expert advice and piano education and hosts recitals and community events in its recital hall. —Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024

Or someone has to miss their child’s dance recital. —Anu Bharadwaj, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2024

The recital celebrated the legendary diva's collaborations with cinematic giants such as Luchino Visconti and Franco Zeffirelli, the night recognized many of the greatest moments from across the decades when music and film have met. —Sam Sussman, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2024

Kaari has also taken dance classes and performed at her first recital in December 2022, donning a pink and white lace tutu. —Kara Nesvig, People.com, 9 Oct. 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.