play by play
Moment-by-moment description
A play by play is a running account of an event as it unfolds, describing each moment in sequence.
The term comes from sports broadcasting, where announcers narrate every play: He gave us the play by play of the fourth quarter.
Extended to any detailed recounting of events: She wanted the play by play of my date last night.
- announcerOne who introduces programs
- crowdLarge public gathering
- voice modulationVarying pitch and tone
- descriptive languageWords evoking sensory detail
- storytellingRecounting events aloud
radio voice · situational awareness · color analyst · sports journalism · sideline reporter · press box · clarity · articulation · timing · audience interaction · blow-by-blow · fan engagement · rhythm · big moment · microphone · energy · sportscaster · improvisation
- postgamefinal score, box score, stats, team stats, highlights
play by playsummary
Condensed account of essentials
highlights · recap · overview · synopsis · condensed version
play by playpostgame analysis
Reviewing a concluded contest
retrospective · recap · post-mortem · after-action report · review
play by playcolor commentary
Supplementary broadcast narration
analysis · editorializing · interpretation · opinion · commentary
play, plays, played, playing, player, players, playful, playfully, playfulness