The audition
Example: She practiced every day before the audition for the choir.
Definition
"The audition" is a process in music where a person performs or demonstrates their skills to be evaluated for a role, position, or membership in a group, such as a choir or orchestra. It involves presenting one's abilities to judges or directors to secure acceptance.
Etymology
The word "audition" comes from the Latin word 'audire,' meaning 'to hear.' It was first used in English in the early 20th century to describe a hearing or trial performance, especially in the context of music and theater. Did you know that before 'audition' became common, people simply said 'hearing' or 'trial performance'?
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"The audition" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (A2) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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