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elisa_19

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Hi!! I've a doubt between two words...."audition" and "casting" have they any relation? are synonyms? I would like to know what's is each one...Thankss a lot
No, no lo son:


Casting - selección de reparto.
Audition - audición


In the performing arts, casting (or casting call) is a vital pre-production process for selecting a cast (a meaning of the word recorded since 1631) of actors, dancers, singers, models and other talent for a live or recorded performance.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casting_(performing_arts)



Definiciones de audition en la web en inglés:
hearing: the ability to hear; the auditory faculty; "his hearing was impaired"
perform in order to get a role; "She auditioned for a role on Broadway"
a test of the suitability of a performer

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thanks cubanboy...But I'd to listen more opinions too.But thankss
Cubanboy has already provided the basic answer. Each of the words can be used in several senses. "audition" meaning "the ability to hear" is a technical term little used by non-specialists (although it is, of course, related to more common words e.g. audio, auditorium, etc.). "casting" can also refer to fishing ("fly-casting") or to a step in the process of creating a statue, metal object, etc.

In the world of theater/movies "casting call" and "audition" are used interchangeably. In this same world "casting" (without "call") is used to designate the overall process of selection (which may involve several "casting calls"/"auditions"). Thus, for example, one might say "They will begin casting the film in April and hope to start production in June.

P.S. I suspect (but haven't bothered to consult the OED) that the theatrical meaning stems from the statue-making process since we say "He was cast in the role of Hamlet."
P.S. I suspect (but haven't bothered to consult the OED) that the theatrical meaning stems from the statue-making process since we say "He was cast in the role of Hamlet."

that is clever and a perfect way of demostrating how language works/evolves. I'd be surprised if this wasn't correct
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