Dub

Definition

Dub refers to the process of adding or replacing a soundtrack or voice in a film or video, often in a different language. It can also mean to give someone a name or title, or to mix audio tracks in music, particularly in reggae.

Parts of Speech

• Verb
• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /dʌb/
• Respelling: duhb

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /dʌb/
• Respelling: duhb

Etymology

The word "dub" originates from Middle English "dubben," which meant "to make a knight" or "to strike." Over time, its meaning expanded to include giving someone a title and eventually came to refer to adding or replacing voices in a film or recording. In the context of music, particularly reggae, "dub" refers to the practice of remixing audio tracks.

Derivatives

• Dubbed (adjective/verb)
• Dubber (noun)
• Dubstep (noun)
• Redub (verb)
• Undubbed (adjective)

Synonyms

• Rename
• Revoice
• Remix

Antonyms

• None

Usage

The word "dub" is used in different contexts, including the post-production of films where voices are dubbed over to replace original audio with another language or to clean up the sound. It is also used in music, particularly in genres like reggae, where a "dub" version of a track includes remixes and sound manipulation. Additionally, it can be used to describe the act of giving someone a new title or nickname.

Related Terms

• Remix: The process of altering a track by changing or adding to the original sound.
• Voice-over: A technique in film production where a voice is added over the original sound or visuals.
• Subtitle: Text displayed on a screen to translate or transcribe spoken dialogue.

Detailed Definitions

Verb

• To provide a film or video with a new soundtrack or voice: Refers to the process of adding or replacing the dialogue in a movie or video, often in a different language.
  • Example: "The movie was dubbed into several languages for international audiences."
• To give someone a name or title: Refers to the act of officially naming someone, especially in a ceremonial context.
  • Example: "He was dubbed 'Sir Arthur' after being knighted."
• To remix or manipulate audio tracks, particularly in reggae music: Refers to the practice of creating a new version of a song by adding or modifying sounds.
  • Example: "The producer dubbed the track, giving it a unique rhythm and sound."

Noun

• A version of a film or video where the original voice track has been replaced: Refers to a version of a movie where new voices have been added in place of the original dialogue.
  • Example: "We watched the English dub of the foreign film."
• A remix or version of a song in which audio tracks have been manipulated: Describes a version of a song, particularly in genres like reggae or electronic music, where the original sounds have been modified.
  • Example: "The dub version of the song had a more experimental sound."