Recital
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹɪˈsaɪtl̩/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Recital is a noun meaning The act of reciting (the repetition of something that has been memorized); rehearsal.
Meaning
The act of reciting (the repetition of something that has been memorized); rehearsal.
More Meanings
- The act of telling the order of events of something in detail the order of events; narration.
- That which is recited; a story, narration, account.
- A vocal, instrumental or visual performance by a soloist.
- (law) A formal, preliminary statement in a deed or writing in order to explain the reasons on which the transaction is founded, prior to a positive allegation.
Example Sentences
perform a piano recital
Word Forms
- recitals
Synonyms for recital
Depending on context, synonyms include narrative, yarn, tale, story, narration, recitation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include recitation, narration, narrative, story, reading, tale.
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