Recital: meaning, definitions and examples

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recital

 

[ rษชหˆsaษชtl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music

A performance of music or dance, especially by a soloist.

Synonyms

concert, performance, show.

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Word Description / Examples
recital

A formal event where a single musician or a small group of musicians perform, often focusing on classical music or solo pieces. It is usually a more intimate setting.

  • The piano recital will be held in the small concert hall on Friday evening
performance

A broad term that can refer to any act of presenting art, music, dance, theater, or other forms of entertainment to an audience. It can be formal or informal.

  • The theater groupโ€™s performance of Shakespeareโ€™s play was stunning
concert

A large-scale musical event that can feature orchestras, bands, or solo artists. It generally takes place in larger venues and can include various genres of music.

  • Thousands of fans gathered at the stadium for the rock concert last night
show

A general term for an entertainment event which might include music, theater, magic, circus, or any live performance. It can be casual or formal depending on the type of show.

  • We watched an amazing magic show at the carnival

Examples of usage

  • She gave a stunning recital of Chopin's Etudes.
  • The ballet company will be presenting a recital next week.
Context #2 | Noun

education

A public performance of prepared pieces by students of music, drama, or dance.

Synonyms

performance, presentation, showcase.

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recital

Typically refers to a solo or small group musical performance, often classical or formal, such as a piano recital or a poetry reading.

  • She performed a beautiful violin recital last night.
  • The poetry recital was attended by many literature enthusiasts.
performance

General term for any act of performing arts, including music, theater, dance, or any live act in front of an audience.

  • The dance performance was mesmerizing.
  • His performance in the play received a standing ovation.
showcase

Implies a display or exhibition meant to highlight the skills or products, often used in contexts of talent shows, exhibitions, and fairs. It can sometimes have a promotional connotation.

  • The talent showcase featured some incredible young musicians.
  • The tech showcase unveiled the latest innovations in the industry.
presentation

Used typically in academic, professional, or business settings where information is delivered to an audience. It can also be used for less formal contexts.

  • Her presentation on climate change was very informative.
  • He gave a presentation on the new project proposals.

Examples of usage

  • The piano students will have a recital at the end of the semester.
  • The dance recital showcased the students' talent and hard work.

Translations

Translations of the word "recital" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น recital

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เค—เฅ€เคค เคชเฅเคฐเคธเฅเคคเฅเคคเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช das Konzert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ resital

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะฝั†ะตั€ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ recital

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒชใ‚ตใ‚คใ‚ฟใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉcital

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ recital

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท resital

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฐ์ฃผํšŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญูู„ ู…ูˆุณูŠู‚ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ recitรกl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ recitรกl

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‹ฌๅฅไผš

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ recital

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรณnleikar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะฝั†ะตั€ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ”แƒชแƒ˜แƒขแƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ resital

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ recital

Etymology

The word 'recital' originated in the 17th century from the Latin word 'recitalis', meaning 'of or belonging to reading or reciting'. It was initially used in the context of reciting poetry or literature. Over time, the term evolved to encompass performances of music, dance, and other arts. Today, 'recital' is commonly associated with music performances by soloists or students showcasing their skills.

See also: recitation, reciter, reciting.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,478, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.