Definition

Noun: 1. The act of performing music: A musical performance is the public presentation or execution of a piece or pieces of music by one or more musicians.

Usage

The term "musical performance" refers to the event or activity where music is played, sung, or otherwise presented to an audience. It emphasizes the act of rendering music in real-time. - It is typically used to describe formal events like concerts, recitals, or operas, but can also apply to informal settings. - It focuses on the execution and presentation of the music itself.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The orchestra's musical performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony was breathtaking.
  • She gave a solo musical performance at the charity event.
  • The quality of a live musical performance depends on the skill of the musicians and the acoustics of the hall.

Advanced Usage

• "to give a musical performance": This is the standard phrase for stating that someone or a group will perform music.
  • The quartet will give a musical performance at the gallery opening.
• The term can be qualified by adjectives describing the type (e.g., , , , ).

Variants and Related Words

• Performance (n): A more general term for any act of staging or presenting a play, concert, or other form of entertainment. A musical performance is a specific type of performance.
• Concert (n): A public musical performance, typically by several performers or of several separate compositions.
• Recital (n): A musical performance given by a soloist or small group.
• Musician (n): A person who plays a musical instrument or is otherwise musically skilled, especially as a profession.

Synonyms

• Concert: A public musical performance.
• Recital: A performance of a program of music by a soloist or small group.
• Gig (informal): A live performance by a musician or group, typically involving popular or jazz music.

Related Phrases

• Live performance: A performance happening in real-time before an audience, as opposed to a recorded one.
  • Many fans prefer the energy of a live performance.
• Performance art: An art form that combines visual art with dramatic performance, which may or may not include musical elements. This is a distinct concept from a purely musical performance.

Noun

1. the act of performing music