rendition — a performance or interpretation of a piece of music or drama
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a performance or interpretation of a piece of music or drama
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrendɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The karaoke king's rendition of 'My Way' was so dramatic that even Frank Sinatra would have applauded.
- His rendition of Shakespeare in modern slang was either brilliant or blasphemous.
- The artist's rendition of the crime scene helped police identify the suspect.
rendition
NOUN[/ˈrendɪʃən/]
a performance or interpretation of a piece of music or drama
Singer's unique interpretation of classic song
Honoring tradition from his position, a masterful rendition!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'reddere' (to give back, to return), which passed through French 'rendre' before entering English. Originally meaning 'to give back' or 'to provide', the term evolved semantically over time to denote 'to perform' or 'to translate'.
Breakdown
Latin re- (back) + -dere (to give) yielded 'reddere', which developed through French 'rendre' into the English suffix '-dition', as seen in 'rendition' meaning the act of rendering or performing.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The karaoke king's rendition of 'My Way' was so dramatic that even Frank Sinatra would have applauded.”
“His rendition of Shakespeare in modern slang was either brilliant or blasphemous.”
“The artist's rendition of the crime scene helped police identify the suspect.”
“Her jazzy rendition of the national anthem caused quite a stir at the baseball game.”
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