overdub

English edit

Etymology edit

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

Verb edit

overdub (third-person singular simple present overdubs, present participle overdubbing, simple past and past participle overdubbed)

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

Noun edit

overdub (plural overdubs)

(sound engineering) An overdubbed part.
The rhythm guitar part is live, but the solo is an overdub.

Related terms edit

dub
over