Studio audience is a term that refers to a group of individuals that attend a live show or taping in a television studio. Synonyms for studio audience include studio spectators, on-set crowd, live audience, taping attendees, and performance viewers. These terms can be used interchangeably, depending on the situation, to describe the people who are watching a live performance or recording. The size and makeup of a studio audience can vary greatly, depending on the show and the venue. Salient examples of events featuring studio audiences include comedy shows, game shows, talk shows, and several others. Whatever term is used to describe them, studio audiences always bring an unmistakable sense of energy and excitement to a live performance.