recital
noun
re·cit·al
ri-ˈsī-tᵊl 
1
a
: a detailed account : enumeration
a recital of names and dates
b
: the act or process or an instance of reciting
2
a
: a concert given by an individual musician or dancer or by a dance troupe
b
: a public exhibition of skill given by music or dance pupils
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Finally, small gestures like asking about their kid's recital may not feel like much, but go a long way in making your team feel seen and valued.
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Allison Maslan, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
The recital took place at Shri Krupa Dance Company in Saratoga.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 23 July 2025
Yoyo — after wrapping up several weeks attending competitions and piano recitals — will participate in Oklahoma’s Great Plains International Marimba Competition.
—Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2025
Throughout the movie, Reese survives multiple close calls, including a spotlight almost falling on her during a dance recital, a shocking car explosion and receiving a bouquet with a gift box full of teeth attached.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 13 May 2025
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Allison Maslan, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
The recital took place at Shri Krupa Dance Company in Saratoga.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 23 July 2025
Yoyo — after wrapping up several weeks attending competitions and piano recitals — will participate in Oklahoma’s Great Plains International Marimba Competition.
—Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2025
Throughout the movie, Reese survives multiple close calls, including a spotlight almost falling on her during a dance recital, a shocking car explosion and receiving a bouquet with a gift box full of teeth attached.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 13 May 2025
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“Recital.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recital. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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recital
noun
re·cit·al
ri-ˈsīt-ᵊl
1
: a reciting of something
especially
: a story told in detail
2
: a program of music usually given by a single performer
a piano recital
3
: a public performance by music or dance pupils
Legal Definition
recital
noun
re·ci·tal
ri-ˈsīt-ᵊl
: a formal statement or setting forth of some relevant matter of fact in a deed or other document
Note: A recital is often preceded by whereas.
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