opfører

Opfører is a Norwegian noun meaning a person who performs, i.e., a performer. The term is used for individuals who take part in performances in theatre, music, dance, film, or other performing arts. It signifies the agent who delivers a performance or presents a work, rather than the creator, composer, or producer of the piece. In common usage it can refer to an individual performer or to performers collectively, and it is applicable across various genres, including actors, singers, dancers, comedians, and presenters.

Origin and spelling variants: The word is derived from the Norwegian verb related to performing or staging a performance. In contemporary Bokmål the standard form is oppfører, while opfører can be found as a historical or dialectal variant. Spelling may vary in dialects or older texts, but oppfører is the conventional modern form in formal writing.

Usage notes: As a general label, opfører can describe someone who presents or executes a performance in front of an audience. It is more specific to the performing arts than terms referring to creators, writers, or producers. The term is less commonly used in everyday language outside of contexts discussing theatre, music, and similar performances.

Related terms: oppføring or opptreden (the act of performing or a performance), artist (kunstner), performer (opptreden), and other words related to performing arts. See also related industry terms for roles such as actor, musician, dancer, and presenter.