emcee
Introduces the acts
An emcee is the host or master of ceremonies at an event—someone who introduces performers, makes announcements, and keeps things moving: The emcee warmed up the crowd before the main act.
In hip-hop, emcee (also MC) specifically means a rapper.
The spelling reflects the pronunciation of the initials M.C.
As a verb, to emcee is to serve in this role.
One receiving guests
- presenterOne who delivers content
- announcerOne who introduces programs
- moderatorOne who presates proceedings
- facilitatorNeutral process guide
compere · toastmaster · ringmaster · coordinator · convener · introducer · frontman · stage presence
Raised performance platform
- microphoneAudio input device
- spotlightConcentrated illumination source
- crowdLarge public gathering
- energyPower to do work
charisma · timing · delivery · improv · jokes · hype · catchphrase · patter
Hip-hop vocal artist
- lyricistWriter of song texts
- freestyleWithout prescribed technique
- cypherEncoded communication method
- battleArmed military engagement
bars · flow · rhymes · beats · turntable · DJ · mic skills · spitter
Something that extends outward
- dictionChoice of words
- enunciationClarity of spoken words
- clarityState of being understandable
- articulationClear vocal expression
intonation · cadence · tone · resonance · eloquence · oratory · pronunciation · inflection
Marriage rite and feast
- galaFestive formal occasion
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- awards showEvent presenting achievement prizes
concert · festival · conference · banquet · pageant · talent show · premiere · launch
host
One receiving guests
- presenterOne who delivers content
- announcerOne who introduces programs
- moderatorOne who presates proceedings
facilitator · compere · toastmaster · ringmaster · coordinator · convener · introducer · frontman · stage presence · banter
stage
Raised performance platform
- microphoneAudio input device
- spotlightConcentrated illumination source
- crowdLarge public gathering
energy · charisma · timing · delivery · improv · jokes · hype · catchphrase · patter · warmup
rapper
Hip-hop vocal artist
battle · bars · flow · rhymes · beats · turntable · DJ · mic skills · spitter · verse
projection
Something that extends outward
- dictionChoice of words
- enunciationClarity of spoken words
- clarityState of being understandable
articulation · intonation · cadence · tone · resonance · eloquence · oratory · pronunciation · inflection · modulation
wedding
Marriage rite and feast
awards show · concert · festival · conference · banquet · pageant · talent show · premiere · launch · fundraiser
- event staffevent planner, ticket taker, bouncer, ticket scanner, door staff
- drag showslip sync, lip-sync, death drop, duck walk, voguing
- game mastersdungeon master, DM, keeper, referee, moderator
- entertainerssingers, actor, dancers, actress, musicians
- Announcerssports announcer, news anchor, PA announcer, radio host, newscaster
- ceremony participantsofficiant, celebrant, best man, maid of honor, bridesmaid
emceestagehand
Backstage theater worker
roadie · techie · sound engineer · lighting technician · production assistant