1. A public performance of music or poetry, especially one given by a single performer or a small group.
* Example: "The pianist gave a brilliant recital of Chopin's nocturnes."
2. A detailed account or description of something.
* Example: "She gave a lengthy recital of the events leading up to the accident."
3. The act of reciting something, especially aloud.
* Example: "The children's recital of their poems was charming."
4. A formal repetition of something, especially a list of facts or items.
* Example: "The judge's recital of the charges against the defendant was very thorough."
The specific definition of "recital" will depend on the context in which it is used.