audition

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audition

She is preparing for her audition in the school auditorium.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A test for a performer: A trial performance where an actor, singer, dancer, or musician demonstrates their skill to get a role or job.
    • The sense or power of hearing: The ability to hear; the auditory faculty.

  2. Verb:

    • To perform a test for a role: To perform or demonstrate one's skills in a trial to be considered for a part in a play, film, show, etc.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun (Test for a performer):
    • She has an important audition for the lead role tomorrow.
    • The director held auditions to find the right actor for the part.
  • Noun (Hearing):
    • The doctor tested the patient's audition. (Note: This usage is formal and less common than "hearing").
  • Verb:
    • He auditioned for the school musical but didn't get a part.
    • Hundreds of dancers will audition for the new production.
Advanced Usage
  • "To be called for an audition": To be invited to attend a trial performance.
    • After submitting her application, she was called for an audition.
  • "To hold auditions": To organize and conduct trial performances to select performers.
    • The theater company is holding auditions next week.
Variants and Related Words
  • Auditionee (n): A person who is auditioning.
    • The auditionees waited nervously backstage.
  • Auditioner (n): A person who conducts an audition.
    • The auditioner took notes on each performance.
Synonyms
  • Noun (Test): Tryout, test, screen test.
  • Noun (Hearing): Hearing, auditory perception.
  • Verb: Try out, test, give a trial performance.
Related Phrases
  • Cattle call audition: A large, open audition where many people try out, often with minimal individual attention.
    • The film's extras were chosen from a cattle call audition.
  • Open audition: An audition that anyone can attend, without a prior invitation.
    • The community theater announced an open audition for all roles.
audition

She is preparing for her audition in the school auditorium.

Noun
  1. a test of the suitability of a performer
  2. the ability to hear; the auditory faculty
    • his hearing was impaired
Verb
  1. perform in order to get a role
    • She auditioned for a role on Broadway

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