Keyword
performance
Info
FrequencyTop 700-800
Type
Kyōiku (5th grade) 
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KankenLevel 6
Heisig2163
Readings
えん
(99%)
Composed of
water drops
sign of the tiger
Used in vocabulary (268 in total)
acting; performance
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
musical performance
Examples (200 in total)
His acting is far from being perfect.
She has a genius for acting.
I don't think that his performance was any good.
He is playing music.
He performed the role with great ability.
She acted the part of a fairy.
I acted the part of a fairy.
I play an important part.
She played the heroine better than I.
Who will play the role of the princess?
The audience reacted in different ways to her performance.
His piano playing sounded fantastic.
She's the girl whose performance won an Oscar.
I was enchanted by the performance of the group.
I like listening to music, and playing music even more.
Who is going to play the part in your play?
The play was produced by him.
The little girl played an angel in the Christmas play.
I'm listening to this band.
I play in a band.
Kate has been given an opportunity to play a major role in a movie.
My sister played the leading character.
You play a musical instrument, don't you?
Can you play any musical instruments?
Do you play an instrument?
Some learned to play musical instruments.
Do you play a musical instrument?
She played an important part in the drama.
Have you ever heard that music played on the guitar?
Playing the guitar is fun.
He played the guitar very well in his father's presence.
Her acting is on the level of a professional.
Do you have to make a speech?
The guests listened to a number of speeches.
It was such a boring speech that I fell asleep.
All the people were moved by his speech.
What if you gave a speech and nobody came?
Your speech will be recorded in history.
He made a speech on behalf of our company.
His speech was very poor.
His speech was suitable for the occasion.
His speech is very eloquent.
His speech had an effect on our emotions.
His speech is worth listening to.
A strange incident happened during his speech.
I am tired of listening to his long speech.
I am sick of his long speech.
He made a speech in support of the plan.
He made a speech in front of many people.
He made a speech highly appropriate to the occasion.
He gave an address to the nation on TV.
He made a speech in plain English.
He made a speech.
He was giving a speech.
He was making a speech, but he abruptly stopped speaking when he heard a strange noise.
He delivered his speech splendidly.
He broke off in the middle of his speech.
He compelled me to make a speech.
He gave a short talk.
She is excellent at making speeches.
A person giving a speech should stand where everyone can see him.
I had little time to prepare the speech.
It's a lot of fun making people laugh while giving a speech.
Do I really have to give a speech?
Do I have to make a speech?
I was greatly impressed by the speech.
I arrived too late to hear his speech.
I was bored with his speech.
I was called upon to make a speech in English.
Anyone can make a speech here on Sundays.
Unfortunately I was not in time for his speech.
The President will make a speech over the radio.
The President made an address to the nation.
They listened to the President making a speech over the radio.
Mr. Bell is due to make a speech tonight.
Do you enjoy plays, films and such?
We're going to watch a play.
I'll treat this play simply as a tragedy.
I'm studying the American drama.
I'm studying the Japanese drama.
His performance was amazing.
The two parts were played by one and the same actress.
He made a speech in support of my view.
I belong to the drama club.
I doubt that he can make a speech in public.
I'm not used to making speeches in public.
His performance was worthy of praise.
What time will the band start playing?
The queen is going to address parliament next week.
His speech continued for three hours.
Did you enjoy the performance?
He made a speech in English at the meeting.
We praised him for his wonderful performance.
You must record his speech.
He attacked the government's policy in his speech.
My father is to appear on TV tonight.
He erased his speech from the tape.
Bob is in the drama club.
Mary played the role of an old woman in the play.
His speech contained many fine phrases.
He referred to his past experience in his speech.
Those present at the concert were surprised by his performance.
Our principal made a long speech.
I got more and more bored as the speech went on.
When I entered the dark music room, the piano stopped playing.
My speech was greeted with cold silence.
I regret missing the speech.
Tom was disappointed in Mary's performance.
Tom's speech was good.
Tom's speech was excellent.
Tom was asked to appear on television.
Tom made a speech.
Tom gave a speech.
Tom was acting like he was drunk.
Tom is appearing on TV tonight.
A summary of his speech was printed in the newspaper.
Jim likes to play the drum.
People came from far and wide to hear the President's speech.
She really likes his wild performances on the big stage.
Unfortunately, the character you play is killed off at the very start of the play.
He played an excellent host at today's party.
The governor's speech was published in the magazine.
The speech was greeted by loud cheers.
I was fascinated by her performance.
In his speech he dwelt on the importance of education.
His speech made a good impression on me.
The President's speech brought about a change in the American people.
I am not accustomed to making speeches in public.
The speech deeply affected the audience.
The hero's speech touched the entire audience.
The mayor addressed a large audience.
His speeches were welcomed by large audiences all over the country.
The audience was greatly impressed by his speech.
His speech captured our attention.
His speech was brief and to the point.
No musician would have thought of playing that music at the funeral.
His speech impressed us very much.
Her speech moved the audience.
Tom had to cancel his lecture because he was sick.
We listened to his lecture on the radio.
Who is going to speak tonight?
You should come early in order for him to read your manuscript before your speech.
His speech deeply affected the audience.
He cleared his throat before starting the lecture.
I'm busy with writing letters and giving speeches.
I'm due to speak tonight.
The lecture lasted two hours.
Was it an interesting speech?
As a politician, he makes utmost use of his acting ability.
Playing the violin requires much practice.
His address is a concise speech.
A scholar made an excellent speech about human rights.
Tom acted the part of a sailor.
It was very difficult to understand the subject of his lecture.
Tom played the part of Hamlet.
The students performed Hamlet.
His ambition is to play the part of Hamlet.
He played "Hamlet" on the stage.
He went on to demonstrate how to use the machine.
His speech was very impressive. You should have been there.
Where is this play being performed?
What is playing at the theater?
The play ran for six months.
People wondered why Tom gave his speech in French.
Beethoven went over to the piano, sat down and began to play.
This is the fifth concert by this orchestra.
She wore a blue dress made by her mother for the concert.
She paid to attend the concert.
The audience clapped when the concert was over.
The concert is about to start.
Jane has been acting in movies since she was eleven.
Tom played a waltz on the piano using only his thumbs and Mary was very impressed.
When Kate played a minor part in a movie, her acting was criticized.
After that, he played many supporting roles in movies and dramas.
He majored in drama at college.
She was studying drama on a special scholarship.
The audience applauded him, which means his performance was a success.
The audience clapped loudly after his speech.
He made a speech in connection with world peace.
The concert starts at 8 p.m.
What time does the play begin?
The speech made by the president yesterday delighted his supporters.
Tom went up to the stage and presented the next artist.
His speech was too short.
Bob plays not only the guitar but also the flute.
He can play the piano, the flute, the guitar, and so on.
The performance was received with applause.
He earns his living by playing the piano.
His performance fell short of expectations.
She played a sonata.
What time is the next performance?
The Prime Minister's speech was calculated to anger the opposition parties.
He plays little part in the decision-making.
His lecture had a large audience.
Is Tom good at playing the saxophone?
I made a draft of my speech.
They are going to perform "Romeo and Juliet" next week.
He plays the role of Macbeth with great skill.
The fire fighter demonstrated how to put out the fire.
We applauded the performer.