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==Pronunciation==
==Pronunciation==
[ō' pən mīk nīt]
['o pihn / 'mik / 'nit] {{#widget:SC|link=https://soundcloud.com/nu-dictionary-project/open-mic-night}}


==Definition==
==Description==
An informal event held every quarter at [[MOSAIC]] where co-op members and their friends perform in front of a small audience.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/events/471822252943244/]</ref> Past performances have included singing, dancing, reciting poetry, playing an instrument, and whistling.<ref> I attended two open mic nights and recorded my observations.</ref> Anyone is allowed to perform.
An informal event held every quarter at [[MOSAIC]] where co-op members and their friends perform in front of a small audience. Past performances have included singing, dancing, reciting poetry, playing an instrument, and whistling. Anyone is allowed to perform.


==Example Sentences==
==Usage==
"I'm going to open mic night at MOSAIC tonight!"
This term, when referring to MOSAIC open mic nights, is used primarily by members of the MOSAIC community and their friends.


"She sang at open mic night last night. She's so good."
==Example Sentence==
 
I'm going to open mic night at MOSAIC tonight!
==Etymology==
"Open mic" or "open mic night" is a term used at many places, such as bars or comedy clubs, to describe an event where audience members can sign up to perform at the microphone.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_mic] Wikipedia article on open mics </ref> This article refers specifically to the open mic nights held at MOSAIC co-op.
 
==Context Labels==
This term, when referring to MOSAIC, is used primarily by members of the MOSAIC community and their friends.<ref>I conducted an informal survey of students unaffiliated with the co-op to see if they use this term. </ref>
 
==References==
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Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

['o pihn / 'mik / 'nit]

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Description

An informal event held every quarter at MOSAIC where co-op members and their friends perform in front of a small audience. Past performances have included singing, dancing, reciting poetry, playing an instrument, and whistling. Anyone is allowed to perform.

Usage

This term, when referring to MOSAIC open mic nights, is used primarily by members of the MOSAIC community and their friends.

Example Sentence

I'm going to open mic night at MOSAIC tonight!

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