over·dub
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Definition of overdub
(Entry 1 of 2)
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: the act or an instance of overdubbing
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: recorded sound that is overdubbed
vocal overdubs
overdub
verb
over·dub
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overdubbed; overdubbing; overdubs
Definition of overdub (Entry 2 of 2)
: to transfer (recorded sound) onto a recording that bears sound recorded earlier in order to produce a combined effect
Examples of overdub in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Or a quick yet crucial overdub or background vocal.
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Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, "‘Almost Famous’ at 20: Ranking every song from beloved rock film," 18 Aug. 2020
Getting the deceptively simple song down on record would prove to be a complex endeavor, involving an orchestral score from George Martin and overdubs from an unwieldy primitive Moog synthesizer.
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Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE.com, "The Beatles' Abbey Road at 50: The Most Fascinating Revelations from the Expansive Box Set," 1 Oct. 2019
The clip of Justin dancing initially went viral in October after an account called Pubby Longway posted it to Instagram with humorous overdub.
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Danielle Kwateng-clark, Teen Vogue, "White Drum Major John Heiderman Used His Virality for Good," 8 Nov. 2019
Take 30 would eventually be the version used for overdubs.
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Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE.com, "The Beatles' Abbey Road at 50: The Most Fascinating Revelations from the Expansive Box Set," 1 Oct. 2019
Plenty of producers are going to tell you what kind of keyboard to use on that overdub.
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Sarah Rodman, EW.com, "Won't You Be My Neighbor? director sets his sights on Rick Rubin in new Showtime series," 13 July 2019
Recorded live with just a few vocal and synth overdubs, 2017’s 8 (Neurot) focuses on the intrinsic bonds and unstoppable movements in the cosmos.
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Jamie Ludwig, Chicago Reader, "Italian psychedelic doom trio Ufomammut contemplate the universe on the boundary-pushing 8," 17 May 2018
Recording was done in just three days, tracking all 13 songs on the first and then bringing in guests -- including Will Sexton, Amy LaVere, Dante Schwebel and Art Edmaiston -- for overdubs during the next two.
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Gary Graff, Billboard, "Austin's Greyhounds Head to Memphis for 'Cheyenne Valley Drive': Album Premiere," 11 Apr. 2018
On the earlier recording, the three of them added overdubs to elaborate tracks Fennelly had already cut using a pedal harmonium, synthesizers, and electronics.
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Peter Margasak, Chicago Reader, "Music / Post No Bills Jaime Fennelly’s Mind Over Mirrors premieres its immersive new multimedia opus Bellowing Sun at the MCA," 21 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
While the Beatles work a sludgy riff, Billy Preston plays a Hammond organ and Lennon overdubs a Moog synthesizer to add in some white noise.
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Joe Lynch, Billboard, "The Beatles' Abbey Road Turns 50: Classic Track-By-Track Review," 26 Sep. 2019
Kip Allen provided the softer, relaxed rhythms in the verses, while Fred Eltringham came in to overdub more ferocious pops in the chorus.
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Tom Roland, Billboard, "What's Behind the Mystery In Devin Dawson's Sophomore Single? Just 'Asking'," 21 May 2018
Scheiner: The first one to overdub was Walter [Becker].
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Zach Schonfeld, Newsweek, "Steely Dan's 'Aja' at 40: The Inside Story of the Band's Most Legendary Guitar Solo," 24 Sep. 2017
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“Overdub.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overdub. Accessed 17 Apr. 2021.
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