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overdub

noun · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

An overdubbed part.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: sound engineering

Examples

  • The rhythm guitar part is live, but the solo is an overdub.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To record a part along with an already recorded part or parts.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: sound engineering

Examples

  • The rhythm guitar part is live, but the solo was overdubbed.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From over- + dub (in the sense derived from double).