audition

a short performance that an actor, musician, dancer, etc. gives in order to show they are suitable for a particular play, movie, show, etc.: His audition went well and he's fairly hopeful about getting the part.

test of ability Synonyms of audition (noun test of ability) demo. tryout. audience. hearing.

An audition is a short performance given by an actor, dancer, or musician so that someone can decide if they are good enough to be in a play, film, or orchestra.

It is a cognitive process by which the brain gives meaning to musical sounds. Audiation is the musical equivalent of thinking in language. When we listen to someone speak we must retain in memory their vocal sounds long enough to recognize and give meaning to the words the sounds represent.

The First Round Video Audition. In this round, candidates respond to a creative challenge through the production of one practical work and addressing a theoretical question from a design brief. Discussions about the artistic process, materials, and artwork's meaning are encouraged.

How to Make a Self-Tape

1. Review the sides and directions. Thoroughly read through your script and any directions from the casting director before recording your self-tape.
2. Memorize your lines.
3. Set up your self-tape studio.
4. Eliminate background noise.
5. Find a co-reader.
6. Record your tape.
7. Edit the video.
8. Submit the tape.

There are three main types of auditions: casting calls, casting auditions and theater auditions.

• General auditions, referred to as casting calls, are open to anyone – experienced or not.
• Casting calls are most often used to help fill relatively minor roles.

A callback is an invitation to the actor, from the director of a show, to take the next step down the audition path. It means that the director has seen something in an actor that they liked and wants to see them again.

A dance audition is a sample performance that gives you a chance to showcase your skills and talent as a dancer. Held in front of a group of judges, an audition involves a specific dance routine, whether it's a pre-rehearsed piece or one provided on the day of the audition.

There are three main types of audits: external audits, internal audits, and Internal Revenue Service audits. External audits are commonly performed by Certified Public Accounting firms and result in an auditor's opinion which is included in the audit report.

Auditing essentially means investigating - audits can be simple reviews of a specific company process or large-scale independent examinations of an organization's finances. In accounting, an audit usually involves looking at an individual's or company's financial records and determining if they are accurate.

Examples: The theater company is holding auditions today for the role of the play's central character. Did you know? Today, "audition" most often refers to a theatrical tryout, but that wasn't always the case.