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AUDITION [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-08-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Performing Arts (General)
- Television Arts
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- audition
1, record 1, English, audition
correct, verb
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An audition is a sample performance by an actor; singer, musician, dancer or other, performing artist. It is used in the casting process to demonstrate the level and range of a performer's talent, and functions as a job interview for the performing arts. 2, record 1, English, - audition
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Arts du spectacle (Généralités)
- Télévision (Arts du spectacle)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- auditionner
1, record 1, French, auditionner
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Accorder à un artiste une séance d'essai. 1, record 1, French, - auditionner
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-10-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Performing Arts (General)
- Television Arts
- Singing
- Theatre and Opera
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- audition
1, record 2, English, audition
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- test 2, record 2, English, test
correct, noun
- talent audition 3, record 2, English, talent%20audition
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hearing of the voices of applicants for parts, or for the chorus of a musical play or an opera. 4, record 2, English, - audition
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is also [applies] to the legitimate stage when judging the reading of parts. 4, record 2, English, - audition
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Arts du spectacle (Généralités)
- Télévision (Arts du spectacle)
- Chant
- Théâtre et Opéra
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- audition
1, record 2, French, audition
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- bout d'essai 2, record 2, French, bout%20d%27essai
correct, masculine noun, France
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Séance d'essai pour évaluer la capacité d'un artiste à l'égard d'un engagement éventuel. 2, record 2, French, - audition
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1992-08-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Performing Arts (General)
- Television Arts
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- audition
1, record 3, English, audition
correct, verb
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Arts du spectacle (Généralités)
- Télévision (Arts du spectacle)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- auditionner
1, record 3, French, auditionner
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Participer à une séance d'essai en vue d'un engagement. 1, record 3, French, - auditionner
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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