sound check

noun

: a test of sound equipment
They did a sound check before the concert.

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Some don’t even show up to sound check. — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026 On the road, Crawford could work on the book right up until the band’s sound check for a gig. — Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026 Nerves for myself but also for the band, considering all the walkouts during sound check. — Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026 Hours before the show, Richie shared behind-the-scenes photos on Instagram from rehearsal and the sound check. — Joe Kottke, NBC news, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sound check

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