The audience listened intently, captivated by her performance.

Meaning: The people who were watching her sing were very interested and focused on her performance.

Choice of Words: Audience is a group of people who have gathered to watch or listen to something. Listened means to pay attention to what someone is saying or to what is happening. Intently means with great attention and focus. Captivated means to hold someone's attention completely.

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