Audition: meaning, definitions and examples

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audition

 

[ ษ”หหˆdษชสƒ(ษ™)n ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

performing arts

An audition is a tryout for a role in a play, movie, or TV show. It usually involves performing a monologue or scene in front of casting directors or producers to showcase your acting abilities.

Synonyms

casting, screen test, tryout

Examples of usage

  • She nailed her audition and got the lead role in the play.
  • Many aspiring actors attend multiple auditions before landing a part.
Context #2 | Verb

performing arts

To audition is to perform a piece to demonstrate your skills and suitability for a particular role in a play, movie, or TV show.

Synonyms

screen test, try for, try out

Examples of usage

  • She auditioned for the role of Juliet in the upcoming production.
  • The dancers auditioned by performing a routine for the choreographer.

Translations

Translations of the word "audition" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น audiรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅเคฐเคตเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hรถrvermรถgen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pendengaran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะปัƒั…

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sล‚uch

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ด่ฆš

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท audition

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ audiciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท iลŸitme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฒญ๊ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู…ุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sluch

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sluch

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฌ่ง‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ posluลกnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ heyrn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั‹าฃะดะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ›แƒ”แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ eลŸitmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ audiciรณn

Etymology

The word 'audition' originated in the 16th century from the Latin word 'audฤซtiล', meaning 'hearing'. It was initially used in the context of listening to music or a performance. Over time, the term evolved to refer to the process of trying out for a role in the performing arts.

See also: audit, auditing, auditor, auditorium, auditory.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,719, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.