Cue
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British pronunciation/kjˈuː/
American pronunciation/ˈkju/

Definition & Meaning of "cue"

Cue
01

sports implement consisting of a tapering rod used to strike a cue ball in pool or billiards

02

a stimulus that provides information about what to do

03

a few words or actions that hint another performer to say a line or do something

What is a "cue"?

A cue is a signal or prompt for an actor or crew member to begin a specific action or deliver a line during a performance. It can be a verbal signal, such as a line spoken by another character, or a visual or auditory signal, such as a light change or sound effect. Cues help ensure that the performance runs smoothly and that timing is synchronized among all elements of the production.

04

evidence that helps to solve a problem

to cue
01

to give a hint or signal to an actor or a performer to do or say something on the stage

cue

n

autocue

n

autocue

n

cueist

n

cueist

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miscue

n

miscue

n
example
Example
The director yelled out cues to the actors during the live performance.
The experienced negotiator quickly savvied the subtle cues in the conversation.
His cue came just as the audience held their breath in anticipation.
The actor entered the stage right on cue, perfectly timed with the music and lighting cues.
Non-verbal cues can help emotions get across even without words.
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