Master of ceremonies

The MC or older Master of Ceremonies ( for female rappers also: Mistress of Ceremonies ) is in the English language in general, the moderator of a stage show or other performance. In German-speaking countries the word is provided as a title for the rapper in a hip- hop group as a moderator or an event in the area of ​​the Hardcore Techno, Hardstyle or drum and bass. " MCing " is a central part of the hip- hop culture.

In the U.S. the term prevailed particularly in the 1970s and 1980s within the hip- hop scene. Sometimes the abbreviation MC is also interpreted as Microphone Controller or Microphone Checker. Within the scene almost exclusively MC and not the long form is used. A Tribe Called Quest released on their album Midnight Marauders even the statement: The title ' MC' means ' Master of Ceremonies '. Some people who do not know what this term MC Means. It shows that MC also fulfills the function of a verb. With advent of hardcore techno and later of hardware styles and the MCs experienced new work areas. So it was not more common, as in hip-hop in smaller groups each act for themselves, but many MCs moderated large events with several thousand spectators. Other MCs produce along with DJs and lend her voice there.

Original meaning

Originally, the title of the Roman Catholic Church, in which is responsible for conduct and organization of a trade fair in the English language of the Master of Ceremonies. The German name for it is Zeremoniar. Today's master of ceremonies for the Liturgical Celebrations of the Pope is Guido Marini.