# recital

/ɹəˈsaɪtəɫ/ (US) · /ɹɪsˈaɪtəl/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/recital
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

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

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