ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. The act of telling the order of events of something in detail the order of events; narration.
  2. That which is recited; a story, narration, account.
  3. A vocal, instrumental or visual performance by a soloist.
  4. (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

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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