Auftrittsnummer

act number

noun OWF-trit-snoom-er Rare

Also means

the sequence number of a performance act or entry

Usage Note

Auftrittsnummer is used in variety shows, circus programmes, and revues to number each act or performer's slot. It appears on the printed Programm so audiences can follow the running order.

Examples

"Die Akrobaten hatten Auftrittsnummer sieben im Varieté-Programm."

Natural Translation

The acrobats had act number seven in the variety programme.

Literal Translation

The acrobats had entry-number seven in the variety-programme.

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