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recitals

[/rɪˈsaɪtəlz/]
nounpl: recitals
recitais
1. A musical or dramatic performance, typically by a solo artist or small group
The piano recitals were held every Friday evening at the concert hall.
Os recitais de piano eram realizados toda sexta-feira à noite na sala de concertos.
2. A detailed account or recounting of something
The witness gave a recital of the events that led to the accident.
A testemunha fez um recital dos eventos que levaram ao acidente.
3. A public performance of poetry or dramatic monologues
She performed dramatic recitals of Shakespeare at the theater.
Ela apresentava recitais dramáticos de Shakespeare no teatro.
Synonyms
concertsperformancespresentationsnarrativesaccounts

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
recitais
Most common term for musical performances
São Paulo
recitais
Standard usage in cultural venues
Portugal
recitais
Identical usage as in Brazil; sometimes 'recitações' for dramatic performances

Related Idioms & Phrases

a recital of facts
piano recitals
dance recitals
student recitals
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