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dub2

Syllabification: (dub)
Pronunciation: /dəb/

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Definition of dub

verb (dubs, dubbing, dubbed)

[with object]
  • 1provide (a film) with a soundtrack in a different language from the original:the film will be dubbed into French and Flemish
  • add (sound effects or music) to a film or a recording:background sound can be dubbed in at the editing stage
  • 2make a copy of (a sound or video recording).
  • transfer (a recording) from one medium to another.
  • combine (two or more sound recordings) into one composite soundtrack.

noun

  • 1an instance of dubbing sound effects or music:the level of the dub can be controlled manually
  • 2a style of popular music originating from the remixing of recorded music (especially reggae), typically with the removal of some vocals and instruments and the exaggeration of bass guitar.

Origin:

1920s: abbreviation of double

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