soundcheck

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.
verb
  1. To carry out a soundcheck.
  2. To perform (a song etc.) as part of a soundcheck.

Word forms

soundcheck soundchecks sound check sound-check soundchecking soundchecked

Etymology

From sound + check.

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