noun / verb
audition
aw-DIH-shuhn/ɔːˈdɪʃn/
A performance to assess suitability for a role or position.
The dancer performs a trial step during an audition before two evaluators.
Etymology
The pieces express an act of hearing: audition first referred to hearing or listening. It later acquired the specialized meaning of a trial performance, where an applicant’s abilities are assessed.
In context
there was an audition for principal and uh I was I came in second and and was moved to was given the ass assistant position
More examples
- She auditioned for the lead role in the musical.
- The orchestra is auditioning violinists this week.
- His second audition included a scene with another performer.
Forms
audition · auditions · auditioned · auditioning
Similar words
- tryout
- Is less formal and also applies to sports teams.
- screen test
- Specifically tests a performer's appearance and performance on camera.