Definition of overdub
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: the act or an instance of overdubbing
2
: recorded sound that is overdubbed
vocal overdubs
overdub
verb
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
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The first known use of overdub was circa 1965
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