act vs performing arts

act and performing arts both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
act	Yes	No	Yes	No
performing arts	Yes	No	No	No

act (noun)	performing arts (noun)
something that people do or cause to happen	arts or skills that require public performance
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
a short performance that is part of a longer program
a manifestation of insincerity

act (verb)	performing arts (verb)
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
discharge one's duties
play a role or part
perform on a stage or theater
behave unnaturally or affectedly
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
be suitable for theatrical performance