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audition

[ɔːˈdɪʃn]

audition Definition

  • 1a short performance to show the talents of someone who is being considered for a role in a play, film, or musical group
  • 2the process of holding auditions

Using audition: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "audition" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She had an audition for the lead role in the play.

  • Example

    The director held auditions for the new movie.

  • Example

    He failed his audition for the choir.

audition Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for audition

Phrases with audition

  • a recording of an actor's performance used to showcase their talent to casting directors

    Example

    She sent her audition tape to several casting agencies.

  • an audition that is open to anyone who wants to try out, regardless of experience or training

    Example

    The theater company is holding an open audition for their upcoming production.

  • a second audition that is held after the initial round of auditions, usually to narrow down the pool of candidates

    Example

    He was asked to come back for a callback audition the following week.

Origins of audition

from Latin 'audire', meaning 'to hear'

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Summary: audition in Brief

'Audition' [ɔːˈdɪʃn] refers to a short performance given by someone who is being considered for a role in a play, film, or musical group. It can also refer to the process of holding auditions. Examples include 'She had an audition for the lead role in the play.' and 'The director held auditions for the new movie.' Phrases like 'audition tape' and 'open audition' are commonly used in the entertainment industry.

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