266+ Words that rhyme with performance

Performance is a 3-syllable word with 266 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are conformance, insurance, endurance. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of performance

noun
  1. a dramatic or musical entertainment; "they listened to ten different performances"; "the play ran for 100 performances"; "the frequent performances of the symphony testify to its popularity"
  2. the act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment; "we congratulated him on his performance at the rehearsal"; "an inspired performance of Mozart's C minor concerto"
  3. the act of performing; of doing something successfully; using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it; "they criticised his performance as mayor"; "experience generally improves performance"

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Examples of "performance" in lyrics

See how performance is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "Now focus the pawn, I been sworn to mic performance"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Chapel, Wise — Lock N Load
  • "Straight lace Zeniths, rag tops, buckets, high performance"
    415 — Side Show
  • "epidermal assortments; Esoteric torments, your performance"
    7L and Esoteric f/ Beyonder, Virtuoso — Be Alert

What do these rhymes mean?

behrens
German architect known for his simple utilitarian factory buildings (1868-1940)
cadence
(prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse the close of a musical section a recurrent rhythmical series
conformance
correspondence in form or appearance
endurance
the power to withstand hardship or stress; "the marathon tests a runner's endurance" a state of surviving
insurance
promise of reimbursement in the case of loss

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "performance" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like conformance, insurance, endurance create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "performance" has 3 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with performance?
Words that rhyme with performance include: conformance, insurance, endurance, behrens, cadence, durance, essence, lorentz, penance, potence, and 256 more.
How many syllables does performance have?
Performance has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with performance?
There are 266 words that rhyme with performance: 266 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for performance in a song?
The strongest rhymes for performance in songwriting are conformance, insurance, endurance. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with performance?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with performance include conformance, insurance, endurance, behrens, cadence. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: science, creance; 1-syllable: behrens, cadence; 2-syllable: conformance, insurance. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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