débuts
Opening night performances
Débuts is the plural of début, meaning first public appearances or performances.
A singer has multiple débuts if launching careers in different venues or genres: Her débuts in opera and musical theater came within months of each other.
The accent marks are optional in English; debuts is more common.
First public performance
- openingGap or start
- launchSet into motion
- unveilingAct of first revealing
- introductionPreliminary section or presentation
bow · entrance · emergence · inception · commencement · genesis · onset · dawn
Spherical plaything or gala
- cotillionFormal society dance event
- galaFestive formal occasion
- coming-outPublic declaration of identity
- presentationFormal display to viewers
society · formal · waltz · escort · gown · season · introduction · reception
First public performance
- curtainFabric hung for privacy
- overtureIntroductory orchestral piece
- galaFestive formal occasion
- stageRaised performance platform
spotlight · reviews · critics · audience · theater · concert · recital · ensemble
premiere
First public performance
introduction · bow · entrance · emergence · inception · commencement · genesis · onset · dawn · outset
ball
Spherical plaything or gala
- cotillionFormal society dance event
- galaFestive formal occasion
- coming-outPublic declaration of identity
presentation · society · formal · waltz · escort · gown · season · introduction · reception · aristocracy
premiere
First public performance
stage · spotlight · reviews · critics · audience · theater · concert · recital · ensemble · repertoire
rookie
Inexperienced newcomer
breakout · discovery · protege · fledgling · apprentice · trainee · neophyte · ingenue · unknown · signing
launch
Set into motion
announcement · reveal · preview · demonstration · prototype · flagship · showcase · marketing · preorder · beta
débutsfinales
Concluding portions of performances
farewells · swan songs · retirements · encores · closing nights
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