command performance
Mandatory artistic appearance
A command performance is originally a theatrical or musical show given at the request of royalty or a head of state.
By extension, it refers to any appearance or task you must perform because someone important demands it: The boss called a meeting for Saturday—it's a command performance.
The term often carries a note of reluctant obligation.
Required by rule
- compulsoryRequired, not optional
- requiredNeeded by rule
- requisiteSomething absolutely needed
- demandedRequired with force
summoned · unavoidable · inescapable · nonnegotiable · expected · duty-bound · bidden · requested
Concentrated illumination source
- stageRaised performance platform
- audienceGathered viewers collectively
- applauseCollective hand-clapping approval
- ovationExtended audience applause
encore · virtuoso · soloist · recital · concert · debut · finale · bravura
Hereditary supreme ruler
- sovereignSupreme in power
- courtTrial venue or sports surface
- palaceMonarch's official residence
- throneCeremonial chair for sovereigns
crown · queen · king · prince · princess · duke · duchess · regalia
Complete skill or control
- virtuosityExceptional technical skill
- brillianceExceptional intelligence or luster
- flawlessEntirely without fault
- dazzlingOverwhelmingly bright or impressive
stunning · breathtaking · captivating · masterful · impeccable · polished · consummate · peak
Superior select group
- VIPNotable, for short
- galaFestive formal occasion
- dignitaryPerson of high rank
- luminariesDistinguished influential people
glitterati · celebrity · honoree · distinguished · exclusive · black-tie · red-carpet · premiere
mandatory
Required by rule
- compulsoryRequired, not optional
- requiredNeeded by rule
- requisiteSomething absolutely needed
demanded · summoned · unavoidable · inescapable · nonnegotiable · expected · duty-bound · bidden · requested · appointed
spotlight
Concentrated illumination source
- stageRaised performance platform
- audienceGathered viewers collectively
- applauseCollective hand-clapping approval
ovation · encore · virtuoso · soloist · recital · concert · debut · finale · bravura · showstopper
monarch
Hereditary supreme ruler
throne · crown · queen · king · prince · princess · duke · duchess · regalia · nobility
mastery
Complete skill or control
- virtuosityExceptional technical skill
- brillianceExceptional intelligence or luster
- flawlessEntirely without fault
dazzling · stunning · breathtaking · captivating · masterful · impeccable · polished · consummate · peak · triumph
elite
Superior select group
luminaries · glitterati · celebrity · honoree · distinguished · exclusive · black-tie · red-carpet · premiere · benefit
command performanceopen mic
Unscreened public performance slot
jam session · labor of love · passion project · personal choice · street performance
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