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Kostümprobe

costume rehearsal

noun kos-TYUEM-proh-beh Rare
Arts & Culture Performance

Usage Note

Kostümprobe is a rehearsal at which performers wear their full costumes for the first time, allowing adjustments and testing of movement. It usually precedes the Generalprobe and is a standard step in theatrical production.

Examples

"Bei der Kostümprobe stellte sich heraus, dass das Kleid zu eng war."

Natural Translation

At the costume rehearsal it turned out that the dress was too tight.

Literal Translation

At the costume-probe turned out that the dress too narrow was.

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