AUDITION

Audition

An audition is a sample performance by an actor, singer, musician, dancer or other performer. It typically involves the performer displaying their talent through a previously memorized and rehearsed solo piece or by performing a work or piece given to the performer at the audition or shortly before. In some cases, such as with a model or acrobat, the individual may be asked to demonstrate a range of professional skills. Actors may be asked to present a monologue. Singers will perform a song in a popular music context or an aria in a Classical context. A dancer will present a routine in a specific style, such as ballet, tap dance or hip-hop, or show his or her ...

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audition

Noun

  1. A performance, by an aspiring performer, to demonstrate suitability or talent
    I've been to five auditions this week.
  2. The sense of hearing
    His audition was poor.

Verb

  1. To evaluate one or more performers in through an audition
    We auditioned several actors for the part.
  2. To take part in such a performance
    ''Several actors auditioned for the part.


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