audition


audition (http://definr.com/audition)

     n 1: the ability to hear; the auditory faculty; "his hearing was
          impaired" [syn: hearing, auditory sense, {sense of
          hearing}, auditory modality]
     2: a test of the suitability of a performer [syn: tryout]
     v : perform in order to get a role; "She auditioned for a role
         on Broadway" [syn: try out]