sitzprobe
/ˈsɪt͡sˌproʊb/
sitzprobe noun: the first run-through of an opera or musical in which the orchestra and singers rehearse together, covering only those portions of the piece in which the orchestra plays, and in which the singers sit or stand at microphones, but do not block out any action.
Noun (1)
sitzprobe (plural sitzprobes)
- The first run-through of an opera or musical in which the orchestra and singers rehearse together, covering only those portions of the piece in which the orchestra plays, and in which the singers sit or stand at microphones, but do not block out any action.
- However, something happens with almost every musical that puts the cast on edge, when the cast takes the stage for the sitzprobe or wandelprobe.2012, Shannon Slaton, Mixing a Musical: Broadway Theatrical Sound Mixing Techniques
- It was a sitzprobe and the music was just popping up out of the pit – I was sitting right behind him – and he was having a ball.2015, Nigel Simeone, John Tyrrell, Charles Mackerras, page 126
Noun (2) capitalized: Sitzprobe
Sitzprobe (plural Sitzprobes)
- Alternative form of sitzprobe.
- I'm still feeling absolutely wrung out after listening to the Sitzprobe rehearsal today.2013, Carole Matthews, Welcome to the Real World
- Singing at the Sitzprobe is something that will help lift his spirits. I'm glad they let him.2014, Jeffry Denman, A Year with the Producers: One Actor's Exhausting (But Worth It) Journey From Cats To Mel Brooks' Mega-hit
Forms of sitzprobe
| plural | sitzprobes |
|---|---|
| alternative form | Sitzprobe |
| plural | Sitzprobes |
Origin of sitzprobe
Borrowed from German Sitzprobe (“seated rehearsal”). From sitz + probe.
Questions about sitzprobe
- What does sitzprobe mean?
- Sitzprobe means the first run-through of an opera or musical in which the orchestra and singers rehearse together, covering only those portions of the piece in which the orchestra plays, and in which the singers sit or stand at microphones, but do not block out any action.
- What part of speech is sitzprobe?
- Sitzprobe is a noun.
- How do you pronounce sitzprobe?
- Sitzprobe is pronounced /ˈsɪt͡sˌproʊb/.
- What is the plural of sitzprobe?
- The plural of sitzprobe is sitzprobes.
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