well-known performer

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performer
noun[C]
uk
/pəˈfɔː.mər/us
/pɚˈfɔːr.mɚ/
a person who entertains people by acting, singing, dancing, or ...
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He was often invited to be in the juries of musical performance competitions as awell-knownperformerand respected pedagogue.
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However, over the course of our period, the choice of well-known performers became an important factor in the success of the disc record.
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Another decision, which is obvious in hindsight, but was certainly not in 1898, is the emphasis on well-known performers.
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The music was based on popular songs by well-known performers, with lyrics adapted to the topic of nutrition.
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Individual panelists may be called to imitate the singing or playing style of well-known performers.
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There were countless exhibitions and performances of his work, many with well-known performers.
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At this time people started to notice his ability to mimic well-known performers, both bodily and facially.
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They opened for various well-known performers during shows and also did background singing for recording artists.
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The shows, however, were generally short-lived summer replacements and had few if any well-known performers.
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Beginning in 2005, the festival chose to forgo the aging boat show in favour of hiring more well-known performers and improving the fireworks display.
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At the same time she wanted a place where well-known performers could be seen, as well as to help to develop future generations of magicians.
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Many well-known performers got their start as lounge singers and musicians.
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In addition to his solo career, he has performed with many other well-known performers and contributed to film and television soundtrack music.
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A number of well-known performers began careers as part of the historic troupe and later moved to television and film.
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Pastor, known as the father of vaudeville, was responsible for introducing many well-known performers.
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In each series a number of well-known performers are picked and in each episode, one singer is centrally focussed and the remaining artists sing songs by that specific artist.
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Because well-known performers were willing to accept minimum payments (top salary was $750) for the prestige of appearing in the critically praised showcase, production costs were kept to an average of $40,000.
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