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Perform a song vs Play a song

Both 'perform a song' and 'play a song' are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. 'Perform a song' is typically used when referring to singing or playing music in front of an audience, while 'play a song' is more commonly used when talking about playing a recorded song or playing an instrument. The choice between the two depends on the specific situation and the intended meaning.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 2236 views

Perform a song

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to singing or playing music in front of an audience.

This phrase is used when someone is singing or playing music in front of an audience, such as in a concert, recital, or performance.

Examples:

She will perform a song at the talent show.
The band will perform their new song at the music festival.
He performed a beautiful song on the piano.

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I have contacted Kitty Dukakis, who will be the guest speaker at an assembly... where your Glee Club will perform a song... highlighting the dangers of teenage drinking.
Laura will perform a song she wrote herself.
And to perform a song, here is Dave's best man, Kai Booker.
Tonight I am going to perform a song that I've loved since I was six.
And you're just in time, because tomorrow the girls and I are going to perform a song for Glee Club extolling the benefits of celibacy.
And if that wasn't enough for you, here to perform a song from his new album, my second cousin by marriage, Travis barker!

Alternatives:

sing a song
play a song live
entertain with a song
deliver a song
present a song

Play a song

This phrase is correct and commonly used when talking about playing a recorded song or playing an instrument.

This phrase is used when someone is playing a recorded song, playing an instrument, or selecting a song to be played.

Examples:

Can you play a song on the guitar for us?
She played a beautiful song on the piano.
He always plays the same song on his radio show.

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Maybe you could play a song on your recorder.
That's what it feels like to play a song sort of together.
Better allow me to play a song for you and the Queen.
We want Tom to play a song or two for us on his banjo.
I wanted to play a song tonight Written by someone very special to me.
I feel the urge to play a song.
Maybe you could play a song on your recorder.
What he used to do for us was play a song on acoustic guitar and we'd quickly go through the chords and then we'd play the song.
OK, Now we'd like to play a song in tribute to a great man, a great mathematician,
I could name names, but I don't want to because I've tried to get certain songs and I could offer them $10 million to play a song once and they would turn it down.
Play a song by the Ramones At the decibel level consistent with that used In your average concert.
I had just asked the DJ to play a song.
Here, play a song for me. Hannah.
This is usually where we play a song.
Go play a song on the jukebox.
I wanted to play a song for Debra.
Now, it is time to play a song for the guy who... said he doesn't want anything from me.
Could you play a song that will make her smile?
Gaute Ormaysen, will you play a song for us?
Okay. searching for the Drax Flute, Right. which he needs to use to play a song implanted in his head by his father that he believes will open a wormhole back to his home planet.

Alternatives:

perform a song
listen to a song
choose a song to play
put on a song
start a song

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