recital — a performance of music or poetry, typically by one person
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a performance of music or poetry, typically by one person
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈsaɪtəl/
Example Sentences
- My neighbor's violin recital sounded like a cat being tortured for two hours straight.
- The professor's recital of all the assignment requirements took longer than actually doing the homework.
- She prepared for months to perform in her graduation recital.
recital
NOUN[/rɪˈsaɪtəl/]
a performance of music or poetry, typically by one person
The young pianist proudly performed at her first recital in front of a cheering audience.
The violin student's recital impressed everyone after months of careful practice. (re·cite → recital → "Recite all!" before the audience.)
The recital filled the recital hall before every performer took a final bow together.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin recitare, meaning 'to read again' or 'to recite'. It combines the prefix re- (again) with citare (to call out, to read), originally referring to the repeated performance or recitation of poetry and music.
Breakdown
re- (again, back) + citare (to call out, to read aloud)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My neighbor's violin recital sounded like a cat being tortured for two hours straight.”
“The professor's recital of all the assignment requirements took longer than actually doing the homework.”
“She prepared for months to perform in her graduation recital.”
“The children's poetry recital was adorable, even though half of them forgot their lines.”
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