to express your own ideas about the intended meaning of a play or a piece of music when performing it
If Shakespeare's plays are to reach a large audience they need to be interpreted in a modern style.
As a musician, Sarah loved to interpret classical pieces with her unique style.
Actors must skillfully interpret the emotions conveyed in the playwright's words.
The conductor's role is to interpret the composer's intentions through the orchestra's performance.
Interpreting art involves understanding the artist's perspective and conveying it to the audience.