Performance
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A performance, in performing arts, generally comprises an event in which one group of people (the performer or performers) behave in a particular way for another group of people (the audience). Sometimes the dividing line between performer and the audience may become blurred, as in the example of "participatory theatre" where audience members might get involved in the production.
Performances, for example in theatre, can take place daily, or at some other regular interval.
Performance genres
Examples of performance genres include:
- musical genres:
- theatrical genres:
- other genres:
- circus acts
- performance art
A music performance (a concert or a recital) may take place indoors in a concert hall or outdoors in a field, and may require the audience to remain very quiet, or encourage them to sing and dance along with the music.
A performance may also describe the way in which an actor performs. In a solo capacity, it may also refer to a mime artist, comedian, conjurer, or other entertainer.
Street performance
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A street concert is a performance in a public place, given by one or more street musicians (also known as buskers). The audience often consists of members of public who happen to pass by. Such performers do not require payment, but do welcome it. See also extended technique.
Similarly, other street artists may carry out street performances, fore example performing acrobatics.
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