Definition of Performance

"Performance" includes :
(a)          a performance (including the improvisation) of a dramatic work, or part of such a work, including such a performance given with the use of puppets;
(b)          a performance (including the improvisation) of a musical work or part of such a work;
(c)          the reading, recitation or delivery of a literary work, or part of such a work, or the recitation or delivery of a literary work, or part of such a work,
              or the recitation or delivery of an improvised literary work;
(d)          a performance of a dance; or
(e)          performance of a circus act or a variety act or any similar presentation or show; being a live performance given in Malaysia or given by one or more
              qualified persons whether in the presence of an audience or otherwise.

Explanation

As RPM is a collection body for the music industry, the performance which concerns RPM are (b) which is for musicians and/or sessionists and (c) for singers.