outtake

[out-teyk]

noun

1. a segment of film or videotape edited out of the final version, as because of a technical error.

2. a recording of a song not included in the final release of a record album, as because of a technical error.

outtake

/ ˈaʊtˌteɪk /

noun

1. an unreleased take from a recording session, film, or television programme

Word History and Origins

Origin of outtake¹

First recorded in 1955–60; out- + take

Example Sentences

Even a former Kentucky district attorney, who brags that he “got a lot of attaboys” for partnering with NBC, softens his tough talk while watching outtakes of a soft-spoken and seemingly very confused arrestee.

From Los Angeles Times

Tuesday’s show ended with Jepsen’s traditional closer, “Cut to the Feeling,” yet another “Emotion” outtake that’s taken on a second life as the subject of a durable internet joke about swords.

From Los Angeles Times

These outtakes were from Leno’s conversation with David Trulio, the president and CEO of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation, which was recorded a couple of weeks ago.

From Salon

On Friday, the group will drop a deluxe reissue of the LP featuring outtakes, live recordings and a new song called “Hey.”

From Los Angeles Times

It’s a sequel of sorts to 1998’s “Tracks,” which offered up demos and outtakes to fill out the story of one of music’s most prolific and meticulous songwriters.

From Los Angeles Times

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