recital
UK: rɪˈsaɪtl | US: rɪˈsaɪtl
n. a musical or dance performance given by one or a few performers
n. a detailed account or repetition of a series of facts or events
n. (law) the formal reading of a legal document or statement
recital = re<again> + cit<call/summon> + al<noun suffix>
- re: Prefix meaning "again" (from Latin re-).
- cit: Root derived from Latin citare, meaning "to call, summon, or recite."
- al: Noun-forming suffix indicating an action or process (from Latin -alis).
Etymology Origin:
The word recital originates from the Latin recitare ("to read aloud, repeat from memory"), combining re- (expressing repetition) and citare ("to summon or call"). Initially used in legal contexts for reading documents aloud, it later expanded to musical performances where pieces are "called forth" sequentially. The term reflects a structured presentation, whether of facts, music, or legal text.
She gave a piano recital at the local concert hall.
His recital of the events was thorough but tedious.
The lawyer’s recital of the contract clarified its terms.
The dance recital featured students from three schools.
A solo violin recital will be held next Sunday.