Question

Difference between preamble and recitals

Answer 1

Preamble talks about the general purpose of the document. Recitals list the assumptions or conditions requiring the document. For instance, 
Preamble: 
"This is a long-term lease between LANDLORD and TENANT ("the PARTIES"), further identified and authorized in Ex A. 
Recitals: 
Whereas LANDLORD has facilities listed in Ex B having fixtures listed in Ex C and whereas TENANT desires to occupy and use said facilities and fixtures under the general terms in Ex D, NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned PARTIES agree to the following

Answer 2

Preamble talks about the general purpose of the document. Recitals list the assumptions or conditions requiring the document.