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sound check

British

noun

an on-the-spot rehearsal by a band before a gig to enable the sound engineer to set up the mixer

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In late May, Axelrod fired Wyatt during a sound check.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

As Cuco is escorted through the concrete bowels of Dodger Stadium by a pair of team publicists taking him to sound check, fans spot him and excitedly call out his name.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2025

“I watched the sound check and within three seconds I knew this band were going to be absolutely massive,” Steve says.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2024

Behind them board operators ran a sound check and a wardrobe assistant shook out costumes.

From New York Times • Jun. 4, 2024

After introductions and a sound check, we are almost set up.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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