back-announcement

A form of back announcement — Synonym of back announce; outro.

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Meanings

nounback-announcement (plural back-announcements)

plural back-announcements

  1. alternativeAlternative form of back announcement.

    However, the argument in favour of a back-announcement puts listener information above programme pace.

    2012, Robert McLeish, Radio Production, page 112
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    A morning shift was crowned with the back-announcement of ' Jesu, Man of Joy's Desiring', though finding himself up against the eight o'clock News, the offender was unable to enjoy the luxury of an apology.

    1976, The Listener - Volume 95, page 119

    This paragon is not heard at all (as indeed living presenters are not heard because the doorbell rings or someone toots a horn during the back-announcement).

    1992, Classic CD. - Issues 22-31, page 16
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