Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Audition'

English Word: Audition

Key Russian Translations:

• прослушивание [prɐˈsluʂɨvənʲɪjə] - [Neutral, Formal/Informal]
• кастинг [ˈkastʲɪŋk] - [Informal, Often used in media and entertainment]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in specific contexts like theater, film, and music)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for "прослушивание"; A2 (Beginner-Intermediate) for "кастинг"

Pronunciation (Russian):

прослушивание: [prɐˈsluʂɨvənʲɪjə]

Note on прослушивание: Stress falls on the second syllable. The "ш" sound is a retroflex fricative, distinct from English "sh".

кастинг: [ˈkastʲɪŋk]

Note on кастинг: A borrowed word from English, pronounced with a hard "k" and stress on the first syllable.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A trial performance to test suitability (e.g., for a role or position)

Translation(s) & Context:

• прослушивание - Used for formal auditions, often in music, theater, or academic settings.
• кастинг - Used more colloquially, especially in film, TV, or modeling industries.

Usage Examples:

• Она прошла прослушивание на роль в театре.

  She passed the audition for a role in the theater.

• Завтра у меня кастинг для нового фильма.

  Tomorrow I have an audition for a new movie.

• Прослушивание в консерватории было очень строгим.

  The audition at the conservatory was very strict.

• На кастинге было много талантливых актеров.

  There were many talented actors at the audition.

• Его пригласили на прослушивание после отправки резюме.

  He was invited to an audition after submitting his resume.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

прослушивание (Noun, Neuter): Follows the standard neuter noun declension in Russian.

кастинг (Noun, Masculine): Borrowed word, indeclinable in casual speech but may take masculine endings in formal contexts (e.g., кастинга in Genitive).

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for прослушивание/кастинг:

• отбор
• проба

Note: "отбор" is more general and can refer to selection in non-performance contexts; "проба" is closer to a trial or test.

Antonyms:

• отказ (rejection)

Related Phrases:

• пройти прослушивание - to pass an audition
• провалить кастинг - to fail an audition
• готовиться к прослушиванию - to prepare for an audition

Usage Notes:

• "прослушивание" is more formal and often implies a focus on listening or evaluating performance (e.g., singing or playing an instrument). It is the preferred term in academic or classical music contexts.
• "кастинг" is a modern borrowing from English and is widely used in popular culture, especially for TV, film, or modeling auditions. It may sound less formal.
• Be mindful of the context when choosing between the two terms, as using "кастинг" in a classical music setting might sound out of place.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "кастинг" in formal or traditional contexts like a conservatory audition.
  Incorrect: Я иду на кастинг в консерваторию.
  Correct: Я иду на прослушивание в консерваторию.
  Explanation: "кастинг" is associated with modern entertainment industries, not traditional or academic settings.
• Error: Incorrect noun case usage after prepositions.
  Incorrect: Я готовлюсь к прослушивание.
  Correct: Я готовлюсь к прослушиванию.
  Explanation: The preposition "к" requires the Dative case, so "прослушивание" becomes "прослушиванию".

Cultural Notes:

In Russian-speaking countries, auditions (especially "прослушивание") in academic or artistic institutions are often highly competitive and formal. They may involve strict protocols, and preparation is taken very seriously. "кастинг", on the other hand, may carry a more casual or commercial connotation, often associated with reality TV or pop culture.

Related Concepts:

• конкурс (competition)
• исполнение (performance)
• репетиция (rehearsal)