This is the 542nd most frequent Japanese word.
演奏
Musical performance.
In this context, '演奏' refers to the act of performing music using a musical instrument.
彼は週末にピアノを演奏します。
He plays the piano on weekends.
Here, '演奏' refers to a musical performance as an executed presentation to an audience.
彼女の演奏は観客を感動させました。
Her performance moved the audience.
In this usage, '演奏' is used in a request or context of asking for a performance or play of a musical piece.