What is the meaning of recital?

noun

  • The act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events.
    • usage: "his narration was hesitant"
  • Performance of music or dance especially by soloists.
  • A public instance of reciting or repeating (from memory) something prepared in advance.
    • usage: "the program included songs and recitations of well-loved poems"
  • A detailed statement giving facts and figures.
    • usage: "his wife gave a recital of his infidelities"
  • A detailed account or description of something.
    • usage: "he was forced to listen to a recital of his many shortcomings"
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