Definitions for audition
ɔˈdɪʃ ənau·di·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. hearing, audition, auditory sense, sense of hearing, auditory modalitynoun

   the ability to hear; the auditory faculty

   "his hearing was impaired"

2. audition, tryoutverb

   a test of the suitability of a performer

3. audition, try outverb

   perform in order to get a role

   "She auditioned for a role on Broadway"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. auditionnoun

   A performance, by an aspiring performer, to demonstrate suitability or talent

   I've been to five auditions this week.

2. auditionnoun

   The sense of hearing

   His audition was poor.

3. auditionverb

   To evaluate one or more performers in through an audition

   We auditioned several actors for the part.

4. auditionverb

   To take part in such a performance

   Several actors auditioned for the part.

5. Etymology: From auditio, from audio.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Auditionnoun

   Hearing.

   Etymology: auditio, Lat.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Audition

   An audition is a sample performance by an actor, singer, musician, dancer or other performer. It typically involves the performer displaying their talent through a previously memorized and rehearsed solo piece or by performing a work or piece given to the performer at the audition or shortly before. In some cases, such as with a model or acrobat, the individual may be asked to demonstrate a range of professional skills. Actors may be asked to present a monologue. Singers will perform a song in a popular music context or an aria in a Classical context. A dancer will present a routine in a specific style, such as ballet, tap dance or hip-hop, or show his or her ability to quickly learn a choreographed dance piece. The audition is a systematic process in which industry professionals select performers, which is in some ways analogous to a job interview in the regular job market. In an audition, the employer is testing the ability of the applicant to meet the needs of the job and assess how well the individual will take directions and deal with changes. After some auditions, after the performer has demonstrated their abilities in a given performance style, the audition panel may ask a few questions that resemble those used in standard job interviews (e.g., regarding availability). Auditions are required for many reasons in the performing arts world. Often, employing companies or groups use auditions to select performers for upcoming shows or productions. An audition for a performing opportunity may be for a single performance (e.g., doing a monologue at a comedy club), for a series or season of performances (a season of a Broadway play), or for permanent employment with the performing organization (e.g., an orchestra or dance troupe). Auditions for performing opportunities may be for amateur, school, or community organizations, in which case the performers will typically not be paid. As well, auditions are used to select or screen candidates for entry to training programs (ballet school or circus school); university programs (B.Mus, M.Mus, MFA in Theater); performance-related scholarships and grants; or to be considered for representation by a talent agency or individual agent.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Auditionnoun

   the act of hearing or listening; hearing

2. Etymology: [L. auditio.]

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1. Audition

   Audition is a 1999 Japanese psychological horror film, directed by Takashi Miike and starring Ryo Ishibashi and Eihi Shiina. It is based on a Ryu Murakami novel of the same title, from a screenplay by Daisuke Tengan. It is one of four horror films directed by Takashi Miike, the other three being One Missed Call, his contribution to the Masters of Horror series, "Imprint", and his segment in the anthology film Three... Extremes, "Box". Over the years, the film has developed a cult following.

Matched Categories

1. • Exteroception
   • Modality
   • Perform
   • Performing Arts

How to pronounce audition?

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   Daniel

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of audition in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of audition in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of audition in a Sentence

1. Actress Mariska Hargitay:

   The message I got from my father was that life is hard, but you just don’t quit, i’d get an audition and he’d say, ‘How hard are you going to work for it?’ So I pushed myself even when I didn’t feel like pushing myself. I acted confident even when I wasn’t. And slowly… I became more confident. [If you] kick fear to the side, the payoff is huge.

2. Billy DaMota:

   Paying a fee to audition for a casting assistant in order to 'demystify the casting process' is like paying a hooker to become a better conversationalist.

3. Sarah Michelle Gellar:

   Joss Whedon has Joss Whedon own sort of language that’s difficult for us mere mortals to understand, i grew up in New York. We did n’t have Valley girls, and constantly, I ’m asking Joss Whedon ‘ What does this mean ? I ’m not quite sure. ’ There’s a very funny story about [ my audition ] where the first line is ‘ What’s the sitch ? ’ And there I go walking in, and my first [ question was, ] ‘ What does this mean ? ’ No idea it meant situation. Talk about blowing a job instantly.

4. Robert Pattinson:

   I remember when I first started acting, sort of 16 or 17, I think a lot of actors have their James Dean phase where every audition, no matter what the part is, they come in and do a James Dean impression. I definitely had one of those.

5. Lady Gagas:

   Bradley Cooper love interest in the movie. After the event, Bradley Cooper made a call to Lady Gagas agent inquiring about an impromptu audition for the part and the singer agreed, according to W Magazine. The second that I saw Bradley Cooper I was like, Have I known you my whole life ? It was an instant connection, instant understanding of one another.

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