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| matinee |
a movie, play, or other performance held in the morning or afternoon. |
| opening |
the first performance or showing of a play or film. [1/5 definitions] |
| program |
a description or list of information about a performance or presentation. [1/7 definitions] |
| rehearsal |
the act or process of practicing for a play, concert or other performance. |
| rehearse |
to practice for a show, play, concert, or other performance. |
| ring1 |
an enclosed area for a sports event or circus performance. [1/6 definitions] |
| royalty |
a share of money paid to authors or composers from the sale or performance of their work, or a share paid to inventors for the use of their work. [1/3 definitions] |
| show |
a public performance, display, or demonstration. [1/10 definitions] |
| solo |
a performance by one person. [1/5 definitions] |
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