mc
word
Definition
An "MC" is a person who introduces performers or events on stage, especially in hip hop or rap music, where they also perform lyrics and hype up the crowd. It stands for "master of ceremonies."
Usage & Nuances
"MC" is common in hip hop and rap culture, referring to the artist who raps and interacts with the audience. In general events, "MC" also means "master of ceremonies"—the person hosting the event. Sometimes spelled as 'emcee'.
Spanish: maestro de ceremonias - presentador (rap/hip hop)Portuguese (BR): MC - mestre de cerimônias - apresentador (rap/hip hop)Portuguese (PT): MC - mestre de cerimónias - apresentador (rap/hip hop)Chinese (Simplified): 主持人 (hip hop/说唱) - MCChinese (Traditional): 主持人 (hip hop/說唱) - MCHindi: एमसी (हिप-हॉप/रैप में司仪)Arabic: مقدم الحفل - إم سي (راب/هيب هوب)Bengali: এমসি (র্যাপ/হিপ-হপ উপস্থাপক)Russian: MC - ведущий (рэп/хип-хоп)Japanese: MC（司会者、ラップ・ヒップホップの）Vietnamese: MC - người dẫn chương trình (nhất là rap/hip hop)Korean: MC - 진행자 (주로 힙합/랩)Turkish: MC - sunucu (rap/hip hop)Urdu: ایم سی (رَیپ/ہپ ہاپ/تقریب کا نظامت کرنے والا)Indonesian: MC - pembawa acara (khususnya rap/hip hop)
Example Sentences
The MC introduced the band to the audience.
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He wants to be an MC in hip hop music.
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Every show needs a good MC.
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She’s one of the most talented MCs on the rap scene today.
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The crowd went wild when the MC started his freestyle.
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Tonight’s MC kept the energy high between all the performances.
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