recital

/rɪˈsaɪtəl/
noun
  1. A performance of music or dance by a soloist or small group, often in a formal setting.
    • My daughter has her first piano recital next Saturday at the community center.
    • The violinist gave a stunning recital of Bach's sonatas and partitas.
    • We attended a dance recital featuring students from the local ballet school.
  2. The act of reciting something aloud, especially a poem or passage from memory.
    • At the poetry slam, each recital was met with enthusiastic applause.
    • The student's recital of the Gettysburg Address was flawless and moving.
    • Grandpa's recital of his favorite limericks always made the children laugh.
  3. A detailed account or description of a series of events or facts.
    • His recital of the day's troubles made everyone feel exhausted just listening.
    • The report included a dry recital of statistics without any analysis.
    • The witness gave a long recital of everything she had seen that night.
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