soundcheck

English

noun
Definitions
  • An activity that takes place before a concert, etc., when the performer and sound crew run through a small portion of the upcoming show on the venue's sound system to verify the volume and tonal frequencies.

Etymology

Compound from English sound (produce a sound, examine with the instrument called a sound, or by auscultation percussion) + English check.

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English

check

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