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rendition

34 6.6
A way of performing a song, play or poem
  • noun
  • /rɛnˈdɪʃən/
translation icon : interpretación
  • As he drives, he is humming to himself a rendition of Al Jolson's "Sonny Boy."
  • a rendition of a song
  • a beautiful rendition
  • an artist's rendition

But in this rendition of Where is Waldo?

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Examples

  • It was a wonderful rendition.

  • LULU, a spoken word artist, gives her rendition of "Way Down on the Swanee River."

    Fiction book (2000)
  • Fortunately for both of them, it was a slow rendition of "Autumn Leaves."

    Fiction book (1992)
  • At various times during the day, Becky leads her students in a rendition of the song.

    Academic text (2013)
  • In the 1930s, Jimmy Durante gave us this rendition.

  • Dr. Carl Winter entertained the crowd with his rendition of popular tunes with a food safety twist.

    Academic text (2003)
  • "Did you ever hear the Jimi Hendrix rendition of 'The Star-Spangled Banner?'"

    Fiction book (1996)
  • The company joins in the chorus lustily, and Harry's rendition is enthusiastically applauded.

    Academic text (1990)
  • WE WANT TO THANK OUR CHOIR FOR THAT BEAUTIFUL AND INSPIRING RENDITION OF A SPIRITUAL VERY CLOSE TO OUR HEARTS.

  • The royal couple chose Britain's Kingdom Choir to sing a gospel rendition of "Stand By Me."

Synonyms

performance
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539 2.7

A live show of a play, concert, or dance for an audience

also covers the personal way it is expressed not only public showing
recital
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69 3.6

A public performance of music or dance, usually by a soloist, a small group

is broader, covering any artistic interpretation rather than only public solo shows
portrayal
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63 4.4

A way of showing a person or thing in art and performance

focuses on performing or interpreting whole works rather than depicting single characters
interpretation
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48 4.0

A way of performing a piece of music, play, or poem

is the general act of presentation rather than only a chosen manner
rendering
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7 5.1

A way a performer presents a work to show their view

is identical in meaning but differs only in written form
musical performance
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4 3.2

A live show where musicians play music for an audience

applies to any artistic work rather than only musical live events
representation
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  • UK
3 4.5

A public performance of a play

includes other art forms and the personal way works are presented beyond theater
playthrough
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4.4

A complete performance of a play, scene or piece of music from start to finish

is about artistic choice or presentation rather than merely a complete run

Compounds

A written text in another language that keeps the same meaning

How Personal

rendition
34 6.6
performance
539 2.7

Surface Forms

rendition singular
renditions plural

Morphology

rendition = render (semi-transparent) = rend + ition

The connection to 'render' is clear, but the specific meaning of 'performance or interpretation' is not a standard derivation.

Etymology

Rendition comes from the verb render, which means 'to give' or 'to present' something. So a musical or stage rendition is the way a performer gives or presents a piece of art.