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Definition of Performances
1. performance [n] - See also: performance
Lexicographical Neighbors of Performances
Literary usage of Performances
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Encyclopedia Americana: A Library of Universal Knowledge (1920)
"In October following the Continental Congress passed a resolution forbidding
theatrical performances, in view of the impending Revolution, ..."
2. Theodor Fontane As a Critic of the Drama by Bertha Eleanor Trebein (1916)
"A greater number of the performances Gensichen, Otto F., ... Heyse, Paul, rare
up to 1882; after that, average of 12 performances yearly, ranging 6-32; ..."
3. The Journal of the American Society for Psychical Research by American Society for Psychical Research (1907)
"THE FAY performances. The public is very generally acquainted with the entertainments
of persons calling themselves the Fays and these performances have ..."
4. The Law of Contracts by Samuel Williston, Clarence Martin Lewis (1920)
"That performances in a bilateral contract are generally intended as an exchange
... Where performances under a bilateral agreement are not intended as an ..."
5. The Musical World (1875)
"Single performances, 6 dols. including ouo rehearsal; each additional rehearsal
... Museum, for six afternoon and six evening performances, not less than 18 ..."
6. Publications by Shakespeare Society (Great Britain) (1844)
"An unknown tract by Philip Stubbes, the enemy of theatrical performances in.
It was my good fortune, previous to the publication of the last volume of " Tho ..."
7. Publications by Musical Antiquarian Society (1847)
"An unknown tract by Philip Stubbes, the enemy of theatrical performances in.
It was my good fortune, previous to the publication of the last volume of " The ..."
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