talkback
talkback Lexical Profile
talkback Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A communication system in a recording or broadcasting studio that allows staff in the control room to speak to performers or presenters.
"The producer used the talkback to give timing cues to the news anchor during the commercial break."
North American A moderated discussion held after a theatrical performance or film screening in which the cast and creative team take questions from the audience.
"Following the opening night performance, the director and lead actors stayed on stage for a twenty-minute talkback with the audience."
North American Insolent, disrespectful, or argumentative replies, especially from a child or subordinate to an authority figure.
"The coach warned the players that any further talkback during practice would result in extra laps."
Australian A format of radio or television broadcasting in which listeners or viewers telephone the studio to share their opinions live on the air.
"Local residents called in to the morning talkback program to debate the city council's new traffic proposal."