performing

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of carrying out an activity or function, especially when accompanied by a public audience.

  - "She is performing a concert tonight."
  - "The actor is performing in the new production."
  - "The magician is performing a series of tricks."

• Verb

  To represent or portray a role or character in a play, film, or other production.

  - "The actress is performing the role of a queen."
  - "The singer is performing as Elvis Presley in the concert."
  - "The dancer is performing a ballet piece."

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Pronunciation

1. /pɚˈfɔɹmɪŋ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1749926"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with performing
performing , forming , terminating , transforming , swarming , warming , harming , alarming , calming , balming , psalming

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Variants

List of all variants of performing that leads to same result
performing , perform , performabilities , performability , performable , performed , performer , performers , performs , performing arts

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Old French word 'parfaire', meaning 'to bring to completion' or 'to perfect'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the first recorded performance of a play was in ancient Greece around 534 BC?

2. The longest opera in the world is 'Gotterdämmerung' by Richard Wagner, with a total running time of over 15 hours!

3. The first professional theatres in Europe were built in the late 16th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Performer: A person who performs an activity, especially in public.

2. Audience: A group of people who watch or listen to a performance.

3. Theatre: A building or area where plays and other performances are given.

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Culture

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Performing arts have been an integral part of human civilization for thousands of years. They include music, dance, theatre, and other forms of artistic expression. Performing arts provide a means of communication, entertainment, and education. They have been used to tell stories, express emotions, and preserve cultural traditions.

How to Memorize "performing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize yourself on stage performing in front of a live audience.
   - Imagine the feeling of the spotlight on you.
   - Visualize the audience clapping and cheering for you.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'performing' with the image of a stage and a performer.
   - Think of the word 'show' or 'act' when you see the word 'performing'.
   - Associate the word with the feeling of excitement and nervousness before a performance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Perform In Front Of A Large Audience' to remember the definition of performing.
   - Create a mental image of yourself performing in front of a large audience to remember the meaning of the word.

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