Prerecorded: meaning, definitions and examples

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prerecorded

 

[ˈpriːrɪˌkɔːrdɪd ]

Definition

Context #1 | Adjective

media content

Prerecorded refers to audio or video that has been recorded in advance, rather than being broadcast live. This can apply to television shows, radio programs, or any other media that is presented without real-time interaction.

Synonyms

pre-recorded, pre-taped.

Examples of usage

  • The show was prerecorded last week.
  • He listened to a prerecorded message.
  • We watched a prerecorded concert.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The prefix 'pre-' comes from Latin, meaning 'before', indicating that the action occurs before the actual event.
  • The word 'record' has its roots in the Latin 'recordari', which means 'to remember' or 'to recall', reflecting the idea of saving something for later use.

Technology

  • The concept of prerecording dates back to the invention of the phonograph in the late 19th century, revolutionizing how people could enjoy music.
  • Today, many streaming services offer shows and music that are prerecorded for viewers to watch at their convenience, changing the landscape of entertainment.

Radio and Television

  • The majority of TV shows are prerecorded, allowing for editing and the addition of special effects before airing.
  • Prerecorded segments are often used in live broadcasts to ensure smoothness and professionalism, minimizing mistakes or technical difficulties.

Education

  • Many online courses use prerecorded lectures so students can learn at their own pace, making education more accessible.
  • In language learning, prerecorded dialogues allow learners to hear native pronunciations without needing a live teacher.

Music

  • Preregistered songs are often edited and mixed to perfect every note before they are released to the public.
  • The rise of digital music platforms has enabled artists to store and distribute prerecorded tracks globally with ease.

Translations

Translations of the word "prerecorded" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pré-gravado

🇮🇳 पूर्व-रिकॉर्डेड

🇩🇪 vorgezeichnet

🇮🇩 rekaman sebelumnya

🇺🇦 попередньо записаний

🇵🇱 nagrany wcześniej

🇯🇵 録音済み

🇫🇷 préenregistré

🇪🇸 pregrabado

🇹🇷 önceden kaydedilmiş

🇰🇷 미리 녹음된

🇸🇦 مسجل مسبقًا

🇨🇿 předem nahrané

🇸🇰 predtým nahrané

🇨🇳 预录的

🇸🇮 vnaprej posnet

🇮🇸 foraufnað

🇰🇿 алдын ала жазылған

🇬🇪 წინასწარ ჩაწერილი

🇦🇿 öncədən qeyd olunmuş

🇲🇽 pregrabado

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,993 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.