Well, neither is "reciting" at a play. We "act in" a play, not "recite at" it, so I don't think this is the best example of such a word switch.
There are comedians who make huge lists of these apparent word switches. They are amusing, but there is no real answer to "why" other than "because it is/we do."
Think about the music, not about the audience. Play for yourself, and the audience will enjoy listening in.
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It's just how the English language works.
The three witches recite this line at the beginning of the play (Macbeth reiterates it later in the play). They also recite "toil and trouble, Cauldron boil and cauldron bubble."
performance, recitation
The anagrams are articles and recitals.
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You can play them almost everywhere! Popular places include rooms in the house (bedroom, basement etc.) , at gigs, recitals, the beach, outside, halls, church. Too many places to name!
The word "recite" is a verb.
The tambura is a very common instrument in Indian dance and music recitals. Its main use is to help us maintain the pitch and not go out of tune.
Normally, the Recitals.
The costume your teacher gives you!