Example: The band will perform live at the festival next week.
Definition
"To perform live" means to present or carry out a musical or artistic act in front of a live audience, typically in real time without pre-recording. It emphasizes the spontaneity and direct interaction between the performer and the audience during the event.
Translations
actuar en vivo
live optreden
actuar en directe
se produire en direct
live auftreten
Etymology
The phrase "to perform live" combines the verb "perform," originating from the Old French 'parformer,' meaning to accomplish or carry out, with "live," derived from the Old English 'līf,' meaning alive or in real time. Together, they highlight the act of executing a show or presentation in front of an audience as it happens.
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"To perform live" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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