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Audition Definition, Usage & Examples Explained
Meaning 1：tryout for a role (audition)
audition
/ɔːˈdɪʃn/
n.
A short performance where you show your skills to get a role in a play or music show.
tryout for a role
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/ˈtraɪaʊt fɔːr ə rəʊl/
n.
A brief demonstration of one's talents to secure a part in a performance such as a play or concert.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'audire' (to hear). Root 'aud-' means hear, suffix '-tion' forms a noun.
💡 Mnemonic
Think 'AUDio' – you hear your performance in an audition.
📖 Example
He practiced his song for weeks before the audition for the school musical.
He practiced his song for weeks before the audition for the school musical.
🔗 Collocations
go to an audition – To attend a trial performance.
pass an audition – To succeed in a trial performance and be selected.
audition for a part – To try out for a specific role in a performance.
🔄 Synonyms
tryout (n.) – A test to assess someone's suitability for a role.
screen test (n.) – A filmed audition specifically for movie roles.
test (n.) – A trial to evaluate skills or suitability.
🌱 Derivatives
audition (v.) – To perform in a trial to secure a role.
📖 Cultural Story
Originates from Latin 'auditio' (hearing). Evolved in 19th century entertainment to mean a trial performance for actors or musicians.
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