Playover

noun, verb

noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    a musical recording where instruments are played over the original recording
Verb
  1. 1
    To perform music so loudly that it drowns out other sounds or speech
  2. 2
    To play a musical instrument with another player, adding additional parts to chords or a basic structure
  3. 3
    To repeat something in thought or consideration
  4. 4
    To re-do a game play or turn in a sport

Etymology

From play + over.

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