Rerecord: meaning, definitions and examples

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rerecord

 

[ ˌriːrɪˈkɔːrd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

audio editing

To record something again, usually for the purpose of improving quality or making corrections. Rerecording is commonly used in audio production and film to capture a better version of an original recording.

Synonyms

re-record, re-tape, redo.

Examples of usage

  • The musician decided to rerecord the song to achieve a better sound.
  • After receiving feedback, the director chose to rerecord several scenes.
  • She had to rerecord the podcast episode due to technical issues.
  • We can rerecord the message to include new information.

Translations

Translations of the word "rerecord" in other languages:

🇵🇹 regravar

🇮🇳 फिर से रिकॉर्ड करना

🇩🇪 neu aufzeichnen

🇮🇩 merekam ulang

🇺🇦 перезаписати

🇵🇱 nagrać ponownie

🇯🇵 再録音する

🇫🇷 réenregistrer

🇪🇸 grabar de nuevo

🇹🇷 tekrar kaydetmek

🇰🇷 재녹음하다

🇸🇦 إعادة التسجيل

🇨🇿 znovu nahrát

🇸🇰 znovu nahrať

🇨🇳 重新录制

🇸🇮 ponovno snemati

🇮🇸 teyja aftur

🇰🇿 қайта жазу

🇬🇪 მეორე ჩანაწერი

🇦🇿 təkrar qeyd etmək

🇲🇽 grabar de nuevo

Etymology

The word 'rerecord' is a compound of the prefix 're-', meaning 'again', and 'record', which comes from the Latin 'recordari', meaning 'to remember' or 'to recall'. The term began to appear in the English language in the 20th century with the rise of audio and video technologies. Initially, it was used in the context of making duplicate copies of physical recordings, such as tapes and vinyl records. With advances in digital technology, the concept expanded to include any process of making a fresh recording of previously recorded material. By the late 20th and early 21st centuries, 'rerecord' became prevalent in various media industries, including music, film, and broadcasting, as professionals sought to enhance or correct earlier renditions of their work.