auditions

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a short performance that an actor, musician, dancer, etc. gives in order to show they are suitable for a particular play, film, show, etc.:

His audition went well and he's fairly hopeful about getting the part.

The director is holding auditions next week for the major parts.

to give a short performance in order to show that you are suitable for a part in a film, play, show, etc., or to make someone do this:

I'm auditioning for the part of Lady Macbeth.

We're auditioning local rock bands for the music festival.

a short performance given by an actor, dancer, musician, or other performer that tests whether that person's skills are suitable for a particular event or group:

The boys’ choir held rigorous auditions before each new member was admitted.

to give, watch, or listen to a short performance that tests whether a performer’s skills are suitable for a particular event or group:

[ I ] You’ll have to audition for the role.

[ T ] They auditioned 125 dancers before choosing ten.