performere

Performere is the plural form of the noun performer in Danish and Norwegian Bokmål, used to refer to individuals who carry out performances or acts. The term covers a wide range of disciplines, including music, theater, dance, film, sports, and other live or recorded presentations. In everyday use, performere can describe a lineup of participants in an event or a group of artists associated with a venue or production.

Etymology and forms: Performere is borrowed from the English word performer and takes the plural ending common to Danish and Norwegian. In Danish, the singular is performeren and the definite plural is performerne, while the indefinite plural is simply performere. In Norwegian Bokmål, the indefinite plural is performere and the definite plural is performerne. The word is often used in media, event listings, and program notes.

Usage and nuance: While performere is broadly understood, some Norwegian writers prefer native terms such as utøvere or kunstnere depending on context. In Danish, artister and udøvende kunstnere may be used for stylistic or formal variation. The choice between performere and its native equivalents can reflect register, audience, and the specific field of performance.

See also: Performer, Performing arts, Entertainment, Utøver, Kunstner.