Performance Techniques

noun a style of synchronized bodily movement used in education, therapy, and dance, especially as a form of artistic expression

• The Eurythmics were a popular British music duo in the 1980s.
• I love listening to the Eurythmics when I'm feeling nostalgic.
• The Eurythmics have some bangers from back in the day.
• The Eurythmics' music is like a time machine, taking me back to the 80s.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this phrase, 'impression' is a noun that refers to the effect or impact made on someone

verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being. In this phrase, 'make' is a verb that indicates the action of creating or forming something

article a word that specifies a noun. In this phrase, 'an' is an article that indicates a non-specific noun following it

• Her impeccable presentation and confident demeanor never fail to make an impression in business meetings.
• Wearing that stunning dress will definitely make an impression on your date.
• Dude, if you show up with that car, you'll totally make an impression at the party.
• The artist used bold colors and striking imagery to make an impression with their latest painting.

noun a gimmick or routine used to attract attention or entertain others

• The comedian's shtick involves a lot of observational humor and witty one-liners.
• His shtick is to always tell cheesy jokes to break the ice.
• She's got this whole shtick where she pretends to be clueless, but she's actually really smart.
• The politician's shtick of promising change without any concrete plans is starting to wear thin with voters.

noun deftness; skill; craft

• The magician's sleight of hand was so skillful that no one could detect how he performed his tricks.
• I tried to learn some sleight of hand tricks from a YouTube video, but I just ended up dropping everything.
• That street performer has some serious sleight skills - you won't believe what he can do with a deck of cards!
• Her sleight in negotiating deals is unmatched in the business world.

verb To have memorized one's lines in a play or performance, so that the script is no longer needed

• It is important for actors to be off-book before the dress rehearsal.
• Hey, have you guys all managed to be off-book for the scene yet?
• I need to be off-book by tomorrow or I'm screwed.
• I need to be off-book in my presentation so I can speak confidently.

noun A person who sings lead vocals in a band or musical group.

• The lead singer of the band captivated the audience with her powerful vocals.
• Did you know the lead singer is also the guitarist in the band?
• That lead singer has some serious pipes!
• The lead singer's voice was like honey, sweet and soothing.

noun a type of dance movement in which the hands are held with palms facing forward and fingers splayed, often performed in musical theater or jazz dance routines

• The performer concluded their routine with a graceful display of jazz hands.
• She always adds jazz hands at the end of her dance performances.
• I can't help but throw in some jazz hands when I'm feeling extra excited.
• He greeted the news of his promotion with jazz hands, metaphorically speaking.

noun a term used in music to refer to the tuning of a stringed instrument

• The musician carefully adjusted the accordatura of his guitar before the concert.
• I always forget to check the accordatura on my guitar before playing.
• Dude, your guitar sounds off. Did you do the accordatura?
• In life, we sometimes need to tune our 'accordatura' to be in harmony with our surroundings.