Rehearsal

Pronunciation: /rɪˈhɜrsəl/

Definitions of rehearsal

noun a practice session in preparation for a public performance

Example Sentences

A1 I have a rehearsal for the school play tomorrow.

A2 The band had a rehearsal before their big concert.

B1 The actors spent hours in rehearsal perfecting their lines.

B2 The dance troupe had a final rehearsal before the performance.

C1 The orchestra conductor led a rigorous rehearsal to prepare for the symphony.

C2 The opera singers had a dress rehearsal to fine-tune their performance.

Examples of rehearsal in a Sentence

formal The orchestra members gathered for a final rehearsal before the big performance.

informal Let's do a quick rehearsal before we go on stage.

slang We need to run through this song a few times in rehearsal.

figurative Life often feels like a rehearsal for the real thing.

Grammatical Forms of rehearsal

• past tense: rehearsed
• plural: rehearsals
• comparative: more rehearsal
• superlative: most rehearsal
• present tense: rehearse
• future tense: will rehearse
• perfect tense: have rehearsed
• continuous tense: is rehearsing
• singular: rehearsal
• positive degree: rehearsal
• infinitive: to rehearse
• gerund: rehearsing
• participle: rehearsed

Origin and Evolution of rehearsal

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'rehearsal' originated from the Old French word 'rehearsaille' which was derived from the Latin word 'rehercere' meaning to go over again.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'rehearsal' evolved to refer to the practice or preparation of a performance or presentation before it is actually performed. It has come to be widely used in the context of theater, music, and other performing arts.