"to try out for a performance part," 1935, from audition (n.). Transitive sense by 1944. Related: Auditioned; auditioning.

1590s, "power of hearing," from Middle French audicion "hearing (in a court of law)," from Latin auditionem (nominative auditio) "a hearing, listening to," noun of action [..]

the power of hearing

the sense of hearing; the ability to detect information from sound waves

trial or test performance given to a performer to judge their performance.

A structured test for the purpose of admission to a performing or creative arts program.

hearing: the ability to hear; the auditory faculty; "his hearing was impaired" perform in order to get a role; "She auditioned for a role on Broadway&quo [..]

n. The act or sensation of hearing.

the process whereby an actor-performer seeks a role by presenting to a director or casting director a prepared reading or by 'reading cold' from the film script, or performing a choreographe [..]

The term used for the try-outs that a musician must go through before his or her acceptance into an ensemble; also the try-outs for a solo role or performance.

A non-paying, trial performance for voice talent where voice-over copy is read. Usually takes place at an agent's office, an ad agency, a casting director's office, or a production company&# [..]

Audition is a performance done by a person displaying his/ her talents when seeking a role in an upcoming production of a play, film or television project. Performance for getting a role is usually do [..]

(n) a test of the suitability of a performer(v) perform in order to get a role(n) the ability to hear; the auditory faculty

(1) A test performance by a performer or musician to demonstrate suitability for a specific role, a position in a band or group, a recording contract, or other performance-related situations. (2) To m [..]

see Adobe Audition.

If you want to be in a choir, orchestra or band you may have to sing or play in front of other people who will check if you are good enough. This is called an audition.

The ability or act of sensing and transducing Acoustic Stimulation to the Central Nervous System. It is also called audition.

When actors audition they have an informal chat with the interviewers and then usually perform two speeches. Whether an actor is hired can depend on the strength of this performance; however the direc [..]

Process where an actor/performer shows a director or casting director of a production what he/she can do. Performers are usually asked to memorize a monologue from a play they like to perform, but may be asked to do a “Cold Reading” (a piece of unrehearsed text.)