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Comperes

This document defines key terms related to hosting and facilitating events. It provides definitions for various roles involved in running events, including compere, master of ceremonies, anchor, and coordinator. It also defines terms related to different types of events, such as formal, informal, seminars and conferences. Finally, it outlines aspects of hosting like maintaining engagement, dealing with issues, and incorporating filler content to keep an audience entertained.

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Comperes

This document defines key terms related to hosting and facilitating events. It provides definitions for various roles involved in running events, including compere, master of ceremonies, anchor, and coordinator. It also defines terms related to different types of events, such as formal, informal, seminars and conferences. Finally, it outlines aspects of hosting like maintaining engagement, dealing with issues, and incorporating filler content to keep an audience entertained.

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• Comperes:

o Meaning: The plural form of "compere," which refers to a person who hosts or
presents a program or event, especially one who introduces speakers and
entertains the audience.
• Programme:
o Meaning: A planned series of events or performances, often for entertainment,
education, or a special purpose.
• Participants:
o Meaning: Individuals who take part in a particular activity or event.
• Master of ceremonies (MC):
o Meaning: The person responsible for hosting and facilitating an event, introducing
speakers, and ensuring the smooth flow of the program.
• Abbreviated:
o Meaning: Shortened or contracted; often used to refer to a shorter form of a word
or phrase.
• Emcee:
o Meaning: An abbreviation for "Master of Ceremonies," used informally to refer to
the host or presenter of an event.
• Compere:
o Meaning: Another term for a host or master of ceremonies, often used in the
context of entertainment or public events.
• Anchor:
o Meaning: A person who provides stability or support, often used as a synonym for
a host or presenter.
• Announcer:
o Meaning: Someone who makes public announcements or introduces items, often
in a broadcast or public event.
• Microphone controller:
o Meaning: The person responsible for managing the use of microphones during an
event, ensuring proper sound levels and distribution.
• Mediator:
o Meaning: A person who intervenes in disputes to bring about an agreement or
reconciliation; someone who facilitates communication between parties.
• Coordinator:
o Meaning: A person or thing that brings different elements together in a
harmonious manner; in the context of events, someone who organizes and plans
various aspects.
• An apt:
o Meaning: Suitable or appropriate in the circumstances.
• Formal host:
o Meaning: A person who serves as the official host in a formal or official setting or
event.
• The felicitator:
o Meaning: Someone who facilitates or assists in celebrating or honoring others,
often by expressing praise or good wishes.
• Wide range:
o Meaning: A broad or extensive scope or variety.
• Formal ones:
o Meaning: Events or gatherings characterized by a serious or official tone.
• Seminars:
o Meaning: Conferences or workshops for the discussion of a specific topic, often
in an academic or professional setting.
• Conferences:
o Meaning: Formal meetings where individuals discuss and exchange information
on a particular subject.
• Informal ones:
o Meaning: Events or gatherings that are relaxed, casual, or not strictly structured.
• Annual gathering:
o Meaning: A meeting or event that takes place once a year, typically for a specific
purpose.
• Fresher's party:
o Meaning: A celebration or event to welcome new students or members, often held
at the beginning of an academic year.
• Warm Programme:
o Meaning: A program designed to create a friendly and inviting atmosphere.
• Ahead Glorify:
o Meaning: To praise or honor in a way that emphasizes the positive qualities; often
used in the context of acknowledging achievements.
• The performance Performers:
o Meaning: The presentation of a play, concert, or other form of entertainment,
along with the individuals or groups carrying out the presentation.
• Appropriate Appreciation:
o Meaning: Suitable recognition or acknowledgment of the value or excellence of
something or someone.
• Unsaid role Ensure:
o Meaning: The unspoken responsibilities or duties that one must make sure are
fulfilled.
• Enthusiasm An applause:
o Meaning: Eager and energetic interest or approval expressed through clapping or
cheering.
• Smooth transitions Different segments:
o Meaning: Seamless changes from one part or section of a program to another.
• Stringing Weaving:
o Meaning: Connecting or combining elements in a skillful and coherent manner.
• One artistic thread Hiccups:
o Meaning: A metaphorical connection or theme running through various elements
of an event, with "hiccups" referring to small interruptions or glitches.
• Exhibit Spontaneity:
o Meaning: To display or demonstrate a natural and unrehearsed quality; the quality
of being spontaneous.
• Originality Genuineness:
o Meaning: The quality of being novel, unique, or authentic.
• Choreograph Ease:
o Meaning: To plan or arrange movements, especially in dance, with "ease"
referring to a graceful and effortless manner.
• Grace Elegance Confidence:
o Meaning: Elegance, poise, and assurance; the quality of being graceful and
stylish.
• Ascertained Insights:
o Meaning: Confirmed or determined information, often reflecting deep
understanding or awareness.
• Word perfect Innovate:
o Meaning: Extremely accurate and precise in language use, with "innovate"
referring to introducing new and creative ideas.
• Spontaneous expressions Confidently:
o Meaning: Unrehearsed verbal or non-verbal communication done with assurance
and self-assurance.
• Script Appropriately:
o Meaning: A written or prepared text, used in a manner suitable for the context.
• Introduce yourself Breathe Steadily:
o Meaning: Presenting oneself to the audience and maintaining a calm and regular
breathing pattern.
• Deeply Address the audience Suitable expression:
o Meaning: Speaking with sincerity, connecting with the audience emotionally, and
using appropriate facial and verbal expressions.
• Voice modulation Maintain eye contact:
o Meaning: Varying the pitch, tone, and volume of one's voice, along with keeping
visual contact with the audience.
• Bring pace to your delivery Control the timing of the proceedings:
o Meaning: Managing the speed and timing of speech or presentation to maintain
audience engagement and adherence to schedule.
• Apologize Major flaws Mistake Mishap:
o Meaning: Expressing regret or saying sorry for significant errors or unintended
incidents.
• Fluency Clarity of thoughts Confidence Dignified:
o Meaning: The ability to express oneself smoothly and clearly, with confidence
and a sense of dignity.
• Words that come from the heart Anchoring:
o Meaning: Authentic and sincere expressions, often used in the context of hosting
or presenting.
• Crucial thing Engaged:
o Meaning: An important or decisive element, with "engaged" referring to being
actively involved or occupied.
• Fillers are small performances Enactment:
o Meaning: Short and entertaining acts or presentations used to occupy time during
breaks or transitions, with "enactment" referring to the performance of a role or
scene.
• Entertained Attentive:
o Meaning: Amused or engaged,
• Comic relief:
o Meaning: Humorous content or entertainment that is introduced to alleviate
tension or provide a break from serious or intense situations.
• Performances:
o Meaning: Presentations or displays of skills, talents, or artistic expression, often
in the context of entertainment.
• Schedule:
o Meaning: A plan or timetable that outlines the order and timing of events or
activities.
• Delayed:
o Meaning: Postponed or made to occur later than originally planned.
• Disturbed:
o Meaning: Interrupted or interfered with, often implying a disruption to the
normal course of events.
• Mimicry items:
o Meaning: Performances or acts that involve imitating or copying the mannerisms
or sounds of other people or things.
• Riddles:
o Meaning: Puzzling questions or problems that require creative thinking to solve.
• Anecdotes:
o Meaning: Short, amusing, or interesting stories about real incidents or people.
• Fun facts:
o Meaning: Pieces of trivia or information that are entertaining and interesting.
• Jokes:
o Meaning: Humorous statements or narratives intended to provoke laughter.
• Recitations:
o Meaning: The act of repeating or performing a text or piece of information aloud
from memory.
• Suit:
o Meaning: To be appropriate or well-matched for a particular situation.
• Compere:
o Meaning: Another term for a host or master of ceremonies who guides an event.
• Fillers ready beforehand:
o Meaning: Prepared content or performances used to fill gaps or pauses during an
event, typically planned in advance.
• Script:
o Meaning: A written document outlining the dialogue, actions, and sequence of
events for a performance or presentation.
• Bind:
o Meaning: To fasten or tie together; in the context of an event, it may refer to
maintaining cohesion or unity.
• Continuity:
o Meaning: The consistent and logical progression of events or ideas without
interruption.
• Heartfelt:
o Meaning: Sincere, genuine, and deeply felt.
• Behalf:
o Meaning: In the interest or for the benefit of someone or something.
• Organised:
o Meaning: Well-planned and coordinated; having a systematic arrangement.
• Pageantry:
o Meaning: Elaborate display or ceremony, often with a focus on visual spectacle.
• Exotic:
o Meaning: Unusual, rare, or foreign, often associated with something culturally
distinct.
• Midst:
o Meaning: In the middle of or surrounded by.
• Kumkum tilak:
o Meaning: A mark made on the forehead using red powder (kumkum), often as a
religious or cultural symbol.
• Signify:
o Meaning: To convey meaning or importance; to symbolize or represent.
• Auspicious:
o Meaning: Favorable, indicative of good fortune or success.
• Aarti:
o Meaning: A Hindu religious ritual of worship involving the waving of lighted
lamps before a deity.
• Sacred:
o Meaning: Regarded with reverence and respect, often associated with religious
significance.
• Trumpet:
o Meaning: A musical instrument or a verb describing a loud, clear call or
announcement.
• Signaling:
o Meaning: Communicating or indicating a message through signals or signs.
• Chairperson:
o Meaning: The person who presides over a meeting, committee, or event.
• Signify:
o Meaning: To indicate or convey meaning; to be a sign or symbol of something.
• Spiritually:
o Meaning: Relating to matters of the spirit or soul, often in a religious context.
• Geographically vast:
o Meaning: Covering a large or extensive area on the Earth's surface.
• Culturally:
o Meaning: Relating to the customs, beliefs, arts, and social institutions of a
particular group or society.
• Traditions:
o Meaning: Customs or beliefs that are passed down from generation to generation
within a community or society.
• Customs:
o Meaning: Social practices or rituals that are widely accepted and followed within
a particular community.
• Mores:
o Meaning: Accepted customs and conventions within a society, often reflecting
moral values.
• Survive:
o Meaning: To continue to exist or live through challenging conditions.
• Renew:
o Meaning: To restore or make something new again.
• Tantalizing glimpse:
o Meaning: A teasing or alluring view or insight, often leaving one eager for more.
• Hailing:
o Meaning: Coming from or being associated with a particular place or group.
• Unerringly:
o Meaning: Without making mistakes or errors; accurately and precisely.
• Depicting:
o Meaning: Representing or describing something through words or visuals.
• Enduring:
o Meaning: Lasting over a long period of time; able to withstand challenges or
difficulties.
• His beloved:
o Meaning: Referring to someone who is dearly loved or cherished.
• Embodied:
o Meaning: Represented or personified; having a tangible or visible form.
• Folk dance:
o Meaning: Traditional dances that reflect the cultural heritage of a particular
community or region.
• The lavani:
o Meaning: A traditional folk dance and song genre from Maharashtra, India.
• Lavanya:
o Meaning: A Sanskrit-derived term meaning beauty or grace.
• Unearthly beauty:
o Meaning: Exceptional or extraordinary beauty that seems otherworldly or beyond
normal human experience.
• Originating:
o Meaning: Having its source or starting point in a particular place or time.
• Evolved:
o Meaning: Developed or changed over time through a gradual process of growth.
• Baithak:
o Meaning: A term in Indian classical music referring to an intimate, informal
performance setting.
• Adakari:
o Meaning: The art or skill of performance, often used in the context of acting or
theatrical presentation.
• Subtle:
o Meaning: Delicate, not immediately obvious, refined, or understated.
• Facial expressions:
o Meaning: The use of one's face to convey emotions or communicate non-
verbally.
• Gestures:
o Meaning: Physical movements, especially of the hands and arms, that express an
idea or convey a message.
• Khadi lavani:
o Meaning: A style of traditional folk dance and music originating from
Maharashtra, India.
• Whereby:
o Meaning: By which means or through which, often used to indicate a method or
process.
• Sung:
o Meaning: The past participle of "sing," which means to produce musical sounds
with the voice.
• Gopis:
o Meaning: Female devotees or milkmaids, often associated with their adoration of
Lord Krishna in Hindu mythology.
• Milkmaids:
o Meaning: Women who milk cows, often used in the context of rural or
agricultural settings.
• Epitomize:
o Meaning: To be a perfect example or representation of a particular quality or
type.
• Bhakti:
o Meaning: Devotion or intense love, often used in a religious or spiritual context.
• Devotion:
o Meaning: Profound dedication, loyalty, or love, often directed towards a deity or
a cause.
• Depict:
o Meaning: To represent or portray in a visual or artistic form.
• Playful:
o Meaning: Full of fun and good humor, characterized by a light-hearted and
cheerful attitude.
• Embodies:
o Meaning: Represents or expresses a particular quality or idea, often in a tangible
or visible form.
• Shringar rasa:
o Meaning: In Indian aesthetics, the aesthetic sentiment related to love, beauty, and
romantic emotions.
• Scintillating:
o Meaning: Sparkling or shining brightly; also used to describe something brilliant
or lively.
• Nagaland:
o Meaning: A state in northeastern India, known for its diverse cultures and tribal
communities.
• Culturally rich:
o Meaning: Abundant in cultural traditions, arts, and practices.
• North Eastern:
o Meaning: Relating to the northeastern region of a country, often characterized by
distinct cultural diversity.
• Jhelian bamboo Naga dance hails:
o Meaning: A dance form from Nagaland performed with bamboo sticks,
symbolizing Naga cultural heritage.
• Imitate:
o Meaning: To copy or mimic the actions, behavior, or appearance of someone or
something.
• Delicate:
o Meaning: Fragile, easily damaged, or requiring careful handling.
• Stamina:
o Meaning: Endurance or the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort.
• North eastern:
o Meaning: Relating to the northeastern region of a country, often characterized by
distinct cultural diversity.
• Sambhalpuri:
o Meaning: Relating to Sambalpur, a region in the Indian state of Odisha known
for its unique culture, including the Sambalpuri textile and dance forms.
• South Eastern:
o Meaning: Relating to the southeastern region of a country.
• Handlooms:
o Meaning: Looms operated by hand, often used for weaving textiles.
• Weaves:
o Meaning: The patterns or designs created by interlacing threads in fabric.
• Harvest:
o Meaning: The gathering of crops or the season when crops are ripe and ready for
gathering.
• Hay:
o Meaning: Dried grass or other plants, often used as fodder or bedding for
animals.
• The native:
o Meaning: The original inhabitants or residents of a particular place or region.
• Good Harvest:
o Meaning: A successful and abundant yield of crops during the harvest season.
• Celebratory mode:
o Meaning: A state or atmosphere of joy and festivity, often associated with
celebrations.
• Rejoice:
o Meaning: To feel or express great joy or happiness.
• Bountiful Harvest:
o Meaning: An exceptionally abundant yield of crops during the harvest season.
• Transported:
o Meaning: Carried or moved from one place to another, often emotionally moved
or delighted.
• Natural springs:
o Meaning: Sources of water that emerge naturally from the ground, often
associated with freshwater.
• Spent:
o Meaning: Exhausted or used up, often referring to resources or energy.
• Programme:
o Meaning: A planned series of events or performances.
• Tirelessly:
o Meaning: Without becoming tired or weary; with great effort and perseverance.
• Organizing team:
o Meaning: A group of individuals responsible for planning and coordinating
events or activities.
• Putting up:
o Meaning: Erecting or assembling; also used informally to refer to organizing or
hosting an event.
• Plentiful:
o Meaning: Abundant or ample in quantity.
• Extremely:
o Meaning: To a very great degree or extent.
• Grateful:
o Meaning: Feeling or expressing gratitude or thankfulness.
• Gracious presence:
o Meaning: A manner or demeanor that is characterized by kindness, politeness,
and elegance.
• Choreographers:
o Meaning: Individuals who create and design dance routines or sequences.
• Set designers:
o Meaning: Individuals responsible for designing and creating sets for
performances or events.
• Light operators:
o Meaning: Individuals responsible for operating and controlling lighting
equipment during a performance.
• Audience:
o Meaning: The group of people who are present to witness or experience a
performance or event.
• Supportive:
o Meaning: Providing encouragement, assistance, or backing to someone or
something.
• Responsive:
o Meaning: Reacting quickly and positively; receptive to input or feedback.

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