Sentence examples for oral recitation from inspiring English sources

Numerous ballads in different countries also reflect an earlier native tradition of oral recitation.

He constantly reiterates the root of lyric poetry: as oral recitation performed to the accompaniment of a lyre.

AEG suggested that Jackson's physician, Dr Conrad Murray, could give an oral recitation of Jackson's recent medical history instead, the Times reported.

The written specials list, eliminating the lengthy oral recitation (without prices) found in so many places, is a real convenience for diners, as is Bacchus's grouping of wines by price, many from $30 to $55.

Each turning of the wheel by hand is equivalent in efficacy to the prayer's oral recitation multiplied by the number of times the mantra is printed on the scroll.

Masters sat down with students and gave oral recitation of spiritual visions.

Hence even texts that were composed with the aid of writing may retain the rhythmic, repetitive, formulaic structure characteristic of oral composition and recitation.

For instance, if a dispute arises among the Iatmul of Papua New Guinea over the rights of different clans to possess land, the contending parties take part in oral contests involving the recitation of long lists of mythological names and other details from the myths.

When the court last heard a rap-related case in December 2014, the press was all over Chief Justice John Roberts' recitation of Eminem lyrics at oral arguments.

And while the highest value was always placed on an oral literary tradition, one based on memorization and recitation, writing took on an increasingly important role when paper became available.

Even with recent attempts to revive the oral tradition like "Poetry Out Loud," a national high school recitation competition, those who can recite long pieces by heart are considered unusual (while those who can repeat brief platitudes on cue are considered presidential material).