compering
Leading a show
Compering is the British term for serving as master of ceremonies at an event—introducing acts, keeping the show moving, and engaging the audience between performers.
The role is called emceeing in American English: She's been compering variety shows for twenty years.
The noun is compere.
Ceremony host
- announcerOne who introduces programs
- hostOne receiving guests
- presenterOne who delivers content
- stageRaised performance platform
microphone · podium · showbiz · theater · comedy · variety · cabaret · gala
Gathered viewers collectively
- rapportHarmonious mutual connection
- interactionReciprocal action between parties
- participationAct of taking part
- involvementState of being engaged
attention · energy · enthusiasm · response · connection · dialogue · feedback · exchange
Clear vocal expression
- dictionChoice of words
- elocutionFormal speaking skill
- projectionSomething that extends outward
- inflectionWord form alteration
oratory · rhetoric · clarity · fluency · enunciation · delivery · timing · ad-libbing
Force between poles
- charmAttractive personal quality
- presenceState of being somewhere
- appealFormal review request
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
personality · flair · panache · vivacity · sparkle · likeability · eloquence · poise
Formal event marking occasions
- awardsFormal honors bestowed
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
- conferenceOrganized meeting for discussion
- seminarGroup discussion for learning
gala · fundraiser · launch · opening · panel · symposium · convention · summit
emcee
Ceremony host
stage · microphone · podium · showbiz · theater · comedy · variety · cabaret · gala · concert
audience
Gathered viewers collectively
- rapportHarmonious mutual connection
- interactionReciprocal action between parties
- participationAct of taking part
involvement · attention · energy · enthusiasm · response · connection · dialogue · feedback · exchange · dynamics
articulation
Clear vocal expression
- dictionChoice of words
- elocutionFormal speaking skill
- projectionSomething that extends outward
inflection · oratory · rhetoric · clarity · fluency · enunciation · delivery · timing · ad-libbing · banter
magnetism
Force between poles
confidence · personality · flair · panache · vivacity · sparkle · likeability · eloquence · poise · showmanship
ceremony
Formal event marking occasions
- awardsFormal honors bestowed
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
- conferenceOrganized meeting for discussion
seminar · gala · fundraiser · launch · opening · panel · symposium · convention · summit · reception
comperingperforming
Executing an action
headlining · starring · singing · acting · dancing
compare, comparison, compared, incomparable, comparing, compere, comparator, comperes