The act of performing a play, piece of music, or other entertainment before an audience.
per+form+ance
Shared component: performance · act of performing
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performance
act of performing
Related forms: performance · 3 words in this dictionary
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Shared components, not spelling prefixesOccurring or done before a performance, such as a theatrical or musical event.
pre+performance
Shared component: performance · act of performing
Relating to or occurring after a performance, such as a play, concert, or sporting event.
post+performance
Shared component: performance · act of performing