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Recital vs. Concert
Recital
/rɪˈsaɪtl/Examples:
The recital showcased Emma's progress on the violin.They held a poetry recital in the local library hall.Attending her granddaughter's dance recital brought tears to her eyes.
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Concert
/ˈkɒnsət/Examples:
I'm going to a rock concert.I hope we shall have many sweet little concerts together."You want to go to de concert!"
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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- A recital usually features a single performer or a small group, often with a focus on skill and technique.
- A concert is a large-scale musical performance that may include a full orchestra, band, or multiple artists and genres.
- Recitals are typically more intimate and focused on classical music, dance, or solo performances.
- Concerts tend to be lively affairs with a variety of musicians or large numbers of people in attendance.
- If you are seeing a solo violinist perform in a small hall, its likely a recital; if youre at a large venue with a rock band, it's a concert.
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