A passagem de som
Example: A passagem de som é essencial antes do show começar.
Definition
"A passagem de som" in music refers to the soundcheck process conducted before a live performance. It involves testing and adjusting audio equipment to ensure optimal sound quality and balance, making it an essential step before the show begins.
Etymology
The term "a passagem de som" comes from Portuguese, where "passagem" means passage or check, and "som" means sound. It literally translates to 'the passage of sound,' highlighting the act of passing sound through equipment to test and adjust it before a performance.
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