Example: The opening act played energetic songs before the main concert.
Definition
"The opening act" refers to a performance or group that plays or performs before the main artist or headliner at a concert or event, usually to warm up the audience and set the tone for the main show.
The phrase "the opening act" originates from theatrical and musical traditions where the first performance serves as an introduction. 'Opening' here means 'first' or 'initial,' and 'act' comes from the Latin 'actus,' meaning 'a doing or performance.' Did you know? The concept dates back to early theater where multiple acts structured a play or event.
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"The opening act" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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