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recital

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɹəˈsaɪtəɫ// UK //ɹɪsˈaɪtəl// recital

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.


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.

Synonyms
Origin

From recite + -al.

Usage

Commonly used with 'give' or 'perform' in a musical context.

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