In music, overdub means: To record a new part on top of tracks that are already recorded, for example adding a guitar solo or backing vocals after the basic tracks are finished.
In Turkish: üzerine kayıt almak, overdub yapmak
How it is used
Standard studio vocabulary. Bands record the 'basic tracks' first and then 'do overdubs'. You overdub a part, a solo or a harmony; the noun 'overdub' is also used: 'two days of overdubs'.
Example sentences
We'll overdub the acoustic guitar and percussion tomorrow.
The live album was later overdubbed in the studio to fix a few vocal mistakes.
Common collocations
overdub a part
do overdubs
vocal overdubs
basic tracks and overdubs
Related terms
recordTo capture sound, such as a voice or an instrument, so that it can be played back, edited and released later.
takeOne attempt at recording a part or a whole song. Engineers usually record several takes and choose or combine the best ones.
trackA single song on an album or release. In a studio or DAW, it also means one separate recorded part, such as the drum track or the vocal track.
vocalsThe singing parts of a piece of music, especially in pop, rock and jazz. The main singer sings the lead vocals, and others sing the backing vocals.
click trackA metronome sound that musicians hear in their headphones or in-ear monitors while recording or performing, so that everyone stays at exactly the same tempo.
