master of ceremonies
Show's vocal guide
A master of ceremonies is the person who hosts a formal event, introducing speakers, announcing segments, and keeping proceedings moving.
The role appears at banquets, award shows, weddings, and variety performances.
Often shortened to MC or emcee: The emcee warmed up the crowd before the main act.
In hip-hop, MC took on a life of its own, denoting a rapper.
Ceremony host
- hostOne receiving guests
- announcerOne who introduces programs
- presenterOne who delivers content
- compereEntertainment event introducer
toastmaster · moderator · facilitator · introducer · ringmaster · showman · orator · speaker
emcee
Ceremony host
compere · toastmaster · moderator · facilitator · introducer · ringmaster · showman · orator · speaker · narrator
- Announcerssports announcer, news anchor, emcee, PA announcer, radio host
- broadcastersbroadcaster, news anchor, newscaster, newsreader, presenter
- ceremony participantsofficiant, celebrant, best man, maid of honor, bridesmaid
- event servicesevent planner, coordinator, bridal consultant, festival organizer, catering manager
- Hostshost, hostess, emcee, MC, radio host
- royal courtking, queen, prince, princess, crown
master of ceremoniesperformer
One who entertains audiences
spectator · guest · attendee · headliner · keynote speaker
master of ceremoniesstagehand
Backstage theater worker
stage manager · production assistant · roadie · techie · lighting technician
master of ceremoniesaudience
Gathered viewers collectively
crowd · listeners · wallflower · bystander
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