Open mic night (MOSAIC)

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Part of Speech

Noun

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Pronunciation

[ō' pən mīk nīt]

Definition

An informal event held every quarter at MOSAIC where co-op members and their friends perform in front of a small audience.[1] Past performances have included singing, dancing, reciting poetry, playing an instrument, and whistling.[2] Anyone is allowed to perform.

Example Sentences

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

"She sang at open mic night last night. She's so good."

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.[3] 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.[4]

References

  1. [1]
  2. I attended two open mic nights and recorded my observations.
  3. [2] Wikipedia article on open mics
  4. I conducted an informal survey of students unaffiliated with the co-op to see if they use this term.