audition

au-di-tion · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A trial performance by an actor, singer, or musician to demonstrate their suitability for a role or position.

  2. 2.

    To give a trial performance for a role.

Forms

plural: auditions

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    open audition — An audition open to anyone who wants to try out.
  • •
    callback — A second audition for those who passed the first.

Related words

See also: actor, auditions, performance
Synonyms: screen test, test, tryout

Etymology

From Latin auditio ("a hearing"), from audire ("to hear").