recital
4 synonyms for recital, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A performance, especially of music or poetry, given by one performer or a small group.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use recital
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
piano recital
dance recital
give a recital
Etymology
From "recite" plus the suffix -al, which turns a verb into a noun naming the act or result of doing it.
Full origin of recital →Frequently asked questions
What does “recital” mean?
The word “recital” means a performance, especially of music or poetry, given by one performer or a small group. In plain terms, a solo (or small-group) performance, or a detailed telling of events.
How do you pronounce “recital”?
“Recital” is pronounced rih-SYTL (/ɹɪˈsaɪtl̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “recital” in a sentence?
Here is “recital” used in a sentence: “She played Chopin at her piano recital.”
What part of speech is “recital”?
“Recital” is a noun.
Is “recital” a common word?
“Recital” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “recital” have?
“Recital” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a performance, especially of music or poetry, given by one performer or a small group.
