To perform
Example: The band will perform their new song tonight.
Definition
"To perform" in music means to present or carry out a musical piece in front of an audience, involving singing, playing instruments, or other forms of musical expression. For example, a band may perform their new song live during a concert.
Etymology
The word "to perform" comes from the Old French 'parfornir,' meaning to complete or accomplish, which itself derives from the Latin 'performare,' meaning to shape or finish. Did you know that "to perform" originally implied fulfilling a task or duty before it became associated with artistic presentations?
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"To perform" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (A2) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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