Akademik

demo

1. noun /ˈdɛm.əʊ/

a) a brief demonstration or visual explanation

After hearing the demo the record label approved funding to record the song with a full band.

b) a recording of a song meant to demonstrate its overall sound for the purpose of getting it published or recorded more fully

2. verb /ˈdɛm.əʊ/

To record a demo version of a song, usually not intended for commercial release.

The band demoed thirty songs. Their manager thought that ten of the songs would make a good record.

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