Definition
n. a performance of music or dance, usually given by one person or a small group. It can also mean reading a list of facts or a story out loud.
n. a public performance of music or dance, typically by a solo instrumentalist or a small ensemble. In a broader sense, refers to the formal or repetitive delivery of a detailed account or list.
Examples
“She is practicing every day for her piano recital.”
“The students gathered in the hall for the end-of-year dance recital to show their progress.”
“The witness provided a monotonous recital of the events leading up to the accident, showing little emotion despite the gravity of the situation.”
Examples
simple
“She is practicing every day for her piano recital.”
contextual
“The students gathered in the hall for the end-of-year dance recital to show their progress.”
complex
“The witness provided a monotonous recital of the events leading up to the accident, showing little emotion despite the gravity of the situation.”
Usage
Commonly used with 'give' or 'perform' in a musical context.
Real-World Examples
“The recital closes with Britten’s O Tell Me the Truth About Love, a delicious party piece where she finally allows herself to have some fun.” Etymology
From recite + -al.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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