teste de som
1. A preliminary test of audio equipment and acoustics before a live performance or recording
The band arrived early for soundcheck before the concert.
A banda chegou cedo para o teste de som antes do show.
2. The period of time allocated for this testing, typically involving musicians playing through their instruments to verify levels and quality
Soundcheck was scheduled for 4 PM, giving us two hours before doors open.
O teste de som foi agendado para as 16h, nos dando duas horas antes da abertura das portas.
Soundcheck is a critical part of concert and live music culture in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, soundchecks at large venues and festivals are often brief and highly organized, while in NYC and the USA, they can be more extensive, sometimes lasting 1-2 hours. The term 'soundcheck' is widely understood by musicians and venue staff in Portuguese-speaking countries, though it's often used alongside the Portuguese translation 'teste de som'.
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