Recital (en. Recital)
re-sí-tal
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Public presentation of musical, literary, or artistic works.
We attended the piano recital at the auditorium.
Asistimos al recital de piano en el auditorio.
Recitation of a text or poem aloud.
The student performed a poetry recital during class.
El alumno hizo un recital de poemas durante la clase.
Act in which a series of works is performed by a group or soloist.
The orchestra's recital was a great success.
El recital de la orquesta fue un gran éxito.
Etymology
From French 'récital', which in turn comes from 'réciter', meaning to recite.
Common Phrases and Expressions
piano recital
Musical presentation focused on the piano.
recital de piano
to give a recital
To perform an artistic presentation in front of an audience.
dar un recital
recital of verses
Act of reciting poems or verses in public.
recital de versos
Related Words
recite
To pronounce a text or poem aloud.
recitar
interpret
To execute a musical or theatrical work.
interpretar
performance
Representation or presentation of an artistic act.
actuación
Slang Meanings
Reference to an intimate musical event.
I went to a recital at a friend's house, it was very special.
Fui a un recital en casa de un amigo, fue muy especial.
Colloquial use to describe an improvised presentation.
We did an improvisation recital in the street.
Hicimos un recital de improvisación en la calle.