audition

• Substantiv, das eine Probeaufführung oder Prüfung bezeichnet, mit der die Eignung eines Darstellers (Schauspieler, Sänger, Musiker) für eine bestimmte Rolle oder Partie beurteilt wird.

A noun referring to a test or trial performance to assess the suitability of a performer, such as an actor, singer, or musician, for a particular role or part.

1. Sense of hearingB2formalmedical

   The ability to hear; the auditory faculty.

   Gehör

   • The doctor tested the patient's audition after the accident.
   • Her audition was sharp, allowing her to detect the faintest sounds.
   • The musician's audition was crucial for his career.

   Synonymeearhearing

2. Performance testB1formalart

   A test of the suitability of a performer, such as an actor, singer, or dancer, for a particular role or job.

   Vorsprechen

   • She prepared for weeks for her audition for the lead role.
   • The director held auditions for the new play.
   • He was nervous before his audition for the band.

   Synonymetesttrialtry outtryout

3. Tryout performanceB1informalart

   To perform in order to get a role or position, often in a competitive setting.

   Vorsprechen

   • She auditioned for the part of Juliet in the school play.
   • He auditioned for the dance company and got in.
   • They auditioned several singers before choosing the lead.

   Synonymetesttrialtryout

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, einen kurzen Ausschnitt vorzutragen, um die Eignung für eine Rolle in einem Theaterstück, Film oder einer Musikgruppe zu zeigen.

A verb used to indicate the act of performing a short piece to demonstrate suitability for a role in a play, film, or music group.

1. To perform for a roleB1formal

   To give a short performance to demonstrate suitability for a part in a play, film, or show.

   Vorsprechen

   • She auditioned for the lead role in the musical.
   • He auditioned in front of a panel of judges.
   • Many actors auditioned for the part but only one was chosen.

   Synonymereadtesttry out

2. To test or evaluateB2formal

   To assess someone's ability or suitability through a performance trial.

   Ein Probespiel abhalten

   • The director auditioned several singers for the choir.
   • They auditioned dancers for the upcoming tour.
   • The casting team auditioned over a hundred candidates.

   Synonymeassessevaluatescreentesttry out