Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overdub
verb
/ˌoʊ.vərˈdʌb/
Definition
To add a new layer of sound to a recording, typically to enhance or modify the original audio.
Examples
- After recording the main vocals, the artist decided to overdub harmonies to enrich the sound.
- We can overdub the guitar parts to make the music more vibrant.
- The film’s sound engineer had to overdub some dialogue due to background noise during the initial recording.
Meaning
Overdubbing is a technique used in music and audio production where additional recordings are made over an original track.
Synonyms
- layer
- enhance
- re-record
- augment
