What would be a word for non-malicious heckling, as when an audience member shouts something at the performer/speaker, but the statement isn't aggressive or attacking them in any way.
(Brief, unsolicited audience participation.)
I have seen 'heckling' used as a blanket term for this, but without context the connotations of the word are negative.
Best Answer
Banter: The playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks
or
Badinage: Humourous or witty conversation