overdub

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overdub

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From over- + dub (in the sense derived from double).

verb overdubs · overdubbing · overdubbed

To record a part along with an already recorded part or parts. The rhythm guitar part is live, but the solo was overdubbed.

noun overdubs

An overdubbed part. The rhythm guitar part is live, but the solo is an overdub.

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@misc{overdub_2026,
  title = {overdub},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/overdub},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}