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o·ver·dub
(ō′vər-dŭb′)tr.v. o·ver·dubbed, o·ver·dub·bing, o·ver·dubs
To add (supplementary recorded sound) to a previously taped musical recording especially in order to heighten the total effect.
n.
Additional recorded sound that is blended into a musical recording: instrumental overdubs.
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overdub
vb, -dubs, -dubbing or -dubbed
(Electronics) to add (new sound) on a spare track or tracks
n
(Electronics) the addition of new sound to a recording; the blending of various layers of sound in one recording
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o•ver•dub
(v. ˌoʊ vərˈdʌb; n. ˈoʊ vərˌdʌb)v. -dubbed, -dub•bing,
n. v.i.
1. to add additional sound or music to an existing recording.
v.t. 2. to add (a track) to a recording.
n. 3. an act of overdubbing.
4. a recorded segment or layer of sound integrated into a recording.
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overdub
Past participle: overdubbed
Gerund: overdubbing
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