is a specific kind of: arts, humanistic discipline, humanities, liberal arts.

is a broader term that covers: musical performance | dance, dancing, saltation, terpsichore | acting, performing, playacting, playing.

domain member category: direct | cast | recast | miscast | typecast | stage direct | present, represent, stage | stunt | blaze away | perform | grandstand | underperform | sight-sing, sightsing | give | play | play | debut | debut | debut | premier, premiere | premier, premiere | audition, try out | read | act, play, represent | practice, practise, rehearse | impersonate, portray | interpret, render | subtitle | costume ... show more.

derivation: performer, performing artist.