Verb: This is the most common usage, meaning "to carry out, accomplish, or execute."
* Example: The band performed a beautiful song.
Noun: This usage refers to a specific act of performing.
* Example: The singer's performance was incredible.
Here's how to tell which is which:
* Verb: "Performed" will be followed by an object or action.
* Noun: "Performed" will likely be used as a subject or object of a sentence, often referring to a specific event.