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re·cit·al \rə̇ˈsīd.əl, rēˈ-, -sītəl\ noun (-s) Etymology: recite + -al 1. : the formal statement or setting forth of some relevant matter of fact in a deed or legal document (as to explain the reasons for a transaction, to evidence the existence of facts, or to introduce a positive allegation in pleading) 2. a. : a particularized account : enumeration < too much a recital of details — H.S.Ellis > b. : something that is told or related : discourse, story < listened to this recital with a mixture of awe and skepticism — Hallam Tennyson > 3. a. : a reading or repetition from memory of some piece of writing < gave a recital of his own poems before a large and attentive audience > b. (1) : a homogeneous program of vocal or instrumental music usually by a single performer or by a soloist with an accompanist < a piano recital > < a song recital > — distinguished from concert (2) : an exhibition concert given by music pupils c. (1) : a public performance given by a dancer (2) : a dance concert; especially : an exhibition concert given by dance pupils |