rə̇ˈsīd. ə l, rēˈ-, -sīt ə l 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