performer
One who acts
A performer is someone who performs—acts, sings, dances, plays music, or otherwise presents entertainment before an audience.
The word covers professionals and amateurs alike: She's been a performer since childhood.
Beyond entertainment, performer can describe anyone executing a task, often with a modifier: a high performer, a consistent performer.
One who plays piano
- guitaristOne who plays six strings
- drummerOne who keeps rhythm
- violinistOne who bows strings
- cellistBowed-string musician
bassist · flutist · saxophonist · trumpeter · harpist · organist · clarinetist · trombonist
Fabric hung for privacy
- spotlightConcentrated illumination source
- rehearsalPre-performance practice session
- scriptWritten words for performance
- monologueUninterrupted solo address
blocking · cue · backstage · props · costume · scenery · act · scene
Agile circus performer
- clownComedic performer in makeup
- comedianProfessional humor performer
- conjurerPerformer of magic tricks
- dancerOne who moves rhythmically
illusionist · impersonator · jester · juggler · magician · mime · minstrel · pantomimist
Supremely accomplished performer
- prodigyGifted youth with rare talent
- talentedHaving natural ability
- giftedGiven as present
- accomplishedHighly skilled, expert
expertise · proficiency · prowess · finesse · mastery · flair · technique · repertoire
Ceremony host
- compereEntertainment event introducer
- presenterOne who delivers content
- anchorSecures ships to seabed
- moderatorOne who presates proceedings
ringmaster · showman · master of ceremonies · introducer · announcer · facilitator · toastmaster · bandleader
Theatrical performer
- understudyBackup actor, ready nightly
- leadDense metal, symbol Pb
- supportingBearing or sustaining
- ensembleUnified group or outfit
protagonist · antagonist · method · character · monologist · tragedian · ingenue · matinee idol
Those who observe events
- crowdLarge public gathering
- fansArdent admirers or coolers
- viewersPeople who watch
- patronsRegular supporters or customers
listeners · attendees · admirers · devotees · aficionados · enthusiasts · supporters · claque
pianist
One who plays piano
cellist · bassist · flutist · saxophonist · trumpeter · harpist · organist · clarinetist · trombonist · oboist
curtain
Fabric hung for privacy
- spotlightConcentrated illumination source
- rehearsalPre-performance practice session
- scriptWritten words for performance
monologue · blocking · cue · backstage · props · costume · scenery · act · scene · troupe
acrobat
Agile circus performer
- clownComedic performer in makeup
- comedianProfessional humor performer
- conjurerPerformer of magic tricks
dancer · illusionist · impersonator · jester · juggler · magician · mime · minstrel · pantomimist · raconteur
virtuoso
Supremely accomplished performer
accomplished · expertise · proficiency · prowess · finesse · mastery · flair · technique · repertoire · improvisation
emcee
Ceremony host
moderator · ringmaster · showman · master of ceremonies · introducer · announcer · facilitator · toastmaster · bandleader
thespian
Theatrical performer
- understudyBackup actor, ready nightly
- leadDense metal, symbol Pb
- supportingBearing or sustaining
ensemble · protagonist · antagonist · method · character · monologist · tragedian · ingenue · matinee idol · scene-stealer
spectators
Those who observe events
patrons · listeners · attendees · admirers · devotees · aficionados · enthusiasts · supporters · claque · hecklers
- celebritiesmovie stars, A-lister, pop stars, superstar, celebrity
- entertainerssingers, actor, dancers, actress, musicians
- acrobaticsacrobat, tumbling, somersault, cartwheel, handstand
- actorsactor, actors, actresses, film actor, actress
- culture participantsartist, musician, dancer, actor, singer
- festival peoplefestivalgoer, attendee, vendor, volunteer, musician
performerunderperformer
One missing their targets
nonperformer · failure · slacker · underachiever · laggard
performerstagehand
Backstage theater worker
technician · producer · director · roadie · lighting technician
- performance pressureStress from expectations
- live performanceUnrecorded staged entertainment
- street performancesEntertainment in public spaces
- street performerPublic entertainer seeking tips
- performance reviewWorkplace assessment of employee
- performance skillsAbilities for live presentation
perform, performance, performing, performers, performs, outperform, performances, outperforms, outperformed