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récital

recital (solo musical performance)

noun reh-see-TAL Rare
Arts & Culture Music

Origin: From English 'recital', borrowed into French in the 19th century.

Usage Note

Récital denotes a solo concert, typically by a pianist, singer, or other single performer — as opposed to a concert which may involve an ensemble or orchestra. The plural is récitals (not récitaux), which is an exception to the usual pattern for words ending in -al. Donner un récital means to give a recital.

Examples

"Elle a donné un récital de piano brillant."

Natural Translation

She gave a brilliant piano recital.

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