Recital

Pronunciation: /rɪˈsaɪ.təl/

Definitions of recital

noun a detailed account or statement

Example Sentences

A1 I went to my daughter's school recital and she sang beautifully.

A2 The piano recital was held in the auditorium and many people attended.

B1 She practiced for weeks before her dance recital to make sure she knew all the steps.

B2 The ballet recital featured a mix of classical and contemporary pieces.

C1 The orchestra's recital at the prestigious concert hall received rave reviews from critics.

C2 Attending the opera singer's recital was a truly unforgettable experience for me.

Examples of recital in a Sentence

formal The pianist gave a flawless recital at the concert hall.

informal I heard you killed it at your piano recital last night!

slang I can't believe you aced your recital, you're a rockstar!

figurative His speech was like a recital of poetry, captivating everyone in the room.

Grammatical Forms of recital

• past tense: recited
• plural: recitals
• comparative: more recital
• superlative: most recital
• present tense: recites
• future tense: will recite
• perfect tense: has recited
• continuous tense: is reciting
• singular: recital
• positive degree: recital
• infinitive: to recite
• gerund: reciting
• participle: reciting

Origin and Evolution of recital

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'recital' originated from the Latin word 'recitalis', meaning 'reciting'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 17th century to refer to a public performance or reading of literary works, the term 'recital' has evolved to also mean a musical performance by an individual or a group.