Rehearsal: meaning, definitions and examples

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rehearsal

 

[ rษชหˆhษœหrsษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in theater

A practice or trial performance of a play or other work for later public presentation. It allows performers to become familiar with the material, work out any kinks, and receive feedback.

Synonyms

practice, practice session, run-through.

Examples of usage

  • The actors had a final rehearsal before opening night.
  • The director called for a rehearsal of Act 2, Scene 3.
Context #2 | Noun

in music

A session in which a piece of music is prepared for performance. Musicians use rehearsals to perfect their timing, dynamics, and overall interpretation.

Synonyms

practice, practice session, run-through.

Examples of usage

  • The orchestra had a rehearsal before the concert.
  • The choir director scheduled a rehearsal for Saturday morning.
Context #3 | Noun

general

The act of practicing in preparation for a public presentation or event. Rehearsals are used in various fields such as theater, music, dance, and public speaking.

Synonyms

practice, preparation, training.

Examples of usage

  • She spent hours in rehearsal to perfect her speech.
  • The dance troupe had daily rehearsals to prepare for the performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "rehearsal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ensaio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‚เคฐเฅเคตเคพเคญเฅเคฏเคพเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Probe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ latihan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตะฟะตั‚ะธั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ prรณba

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒชใƒใƒผใ‚ตใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉpรฉtition

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ensayo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท prova

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฆฌํ—ˆ์„ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฑูˆูุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zkouลกka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zkรบลกka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฝฉๆŽ’

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vaja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รฆfing

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะตะฟะตั‚ะธั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ”แƒžแƒ”แƒขแƒ˜แƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™ลŸq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ensayo

Etymology

The word 'rehearsal' originated from the Old French word 'rehearsaille', which meant 'a repeating, a repetition'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century. The concept of practicing or preparing for a performance has been essential in various artistic disciplines throughout history, with rehearsals playing a crucial role in ensuring the success of public presentations.

See also: unrehearsed.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,213, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.