audition
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Definition
An audition is a short performance or test that someone does to try to get a role in a play, movie, musical, band, or other performance job. It is used to show skills such as acting, singing, dancing, or playing music.
Usage & Nuances
Common with verbs like 'have', 'go to', 'do', and 'pass': 'have an audition', 'go to an audition'. Often used for acting, singing, dancing, or orchestra roles. 'Casting' is the selection process, while an 'audition' is the individual tryout.
Example Sentences
She has an audition for the school play tomorrow.
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He practiced his song before the audition.
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Many dancers came to the audition.
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I was so nervous at the audition that I forgot my first line.
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She nailed the audition and got a callback the same day.
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I almost skipped the audition, but I'm glad I went.
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