recital

[ UK /ɹɪsˈa‍ɪtə‍l/ ]
[ US /ɹəˈsaɪtəɫ/ ]

NOUN

a detailed statement giving facts and figures
his wife gave a recital of his infidelities
a public instance of reciting or repeating (from memory) something prepared in advance
the program included songs and recitations of well-loved poems
a detailed account or description of something
he was forced to listen to a recital of his many shortcomings
performance of music or dance especially by soloists
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
his narration was hesitant

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How To Use recital In A Sentence

Just recently, Pavarotti denied reports that he plans to quit opera to concentrate on recitals.
En route to the recital she was cranky, giving me the cold slitty eye-beam treatment in the rear view mirror.
Given what most people today think they know about Fascism, this bare recital of facts is a mystery story.
In the same year he gave his first solo dance recital. Times, Sunday Times
With classical recitals on the central patio, well-stocked CD cabinets (all 14 rooms have hi-fis) and lots of surrealist art, it has bags more character than most cheapies.
Intrigued, he attended a recital by the virtuoso lutenist Joseph Iadone, a member of New York Pro Musica, whose work helped bring wider attention in America to early music. James Tyler, luntenist and master of early instruments, helped preserve music of ancient era
Upcoming performances include the folk duo Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer on Oct. 30, the Bang on a Can All-Stars in an all-Steve Reich program on Nov. 11, the eclectic group Punch Brothers with mandolin player Chris Thile on Nov. 12, Kris Kristofferson in a recital of solo voice and guitar on Nov. 13, and the guitarist Ana Vidovic with flutist Anastasia Petanova on Nov. 18. Washington is once again taking pride of place in its classical guitar tradition
His recitals have earned him recognition as a talented performer.
Italian restaurants restricted their list to Italian wines; French restaurant wine lists were a recital of Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Champagne.
The various "choreographic" movements seen at piano recitals may sometimes be showy rather than useful, but they all grow out of this same aim: the control of acceleration. 'Playing the Piano'

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