prerecord

American  

[pree-ri-kawrd] / ˌpri rɪˈkɔrd /

verb (used with object)

1. to record beforehand or in advance.

2. to record (a radio show, television program, etc.) prior to an actual broadcast or showing.

3. Movies. to record (music, sound effects, etc.) before filming begins, as to facilitate synchronization.

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Etymology

Origin of prerecord

First recorded in 1935–40; pre- + record

Example Sentences

Employees were told the paper was closing down during an emergency staff meeting, in which a prerecorded video was played, the union said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The camera-equipped device, which is piloted remotely by a police officer, plays a prerecorded message that tells the person to leave the area.

From The Wall Street Journal

The camera-equipped devices can hover overhead, shine a spotlight at individuals and play a prerecorded message telling them to leave the area.

From The Wall Street Journal

Britain's Princess Catherine and her daughter Charlotte have teamed up to perform a piano duet in a prerecorded clip for a Wednesday replay of a Christmas carol service.

From Barron's

The songs were prerecorded for playback on set.

From Los Angeles Times