overdubs
/ˈoʊvərˌdʌbz/
verb
- To record additional audio (such as vocals or instruments) onto an existing recording.
- The singer decided to overdub a harmony part to make the chorus sound fuller.
- They used a computer to overdub sound effects onto the movie's dialogue.
- In the studio, the guitarist overdubbed a second solo over the original track.
noun
- Additional audio tracks that are recorded onto an existing recording.
- The final song had several overdubs, including backup vocals and a string section.
- He listened carefully to the overdubs to make sure they were in sync with the original beat.
- The engineer removed one of the overdubs because it made the mix sound too cluttered.