Synonyms for

Playback

Verb / ˈpleɪˌbæk / Another word for playback — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the act of reproducing previously recorded sounds or moving images

Synonyms & similar words

replay recording reproduction rerun echo repeat reiteration redo recreation dubbing copy duplication reappearance reemergence reoccurrence resurgence revival renewal restoration reinstatement

Synonyms by register

Formal

reproduction replay reiteration

Informal

rewind run-through watch again

Literary

re-enactment echo

Antonyms

recording creation production origination composition generation

Common collocations

  • playback speed
  • playback device
  • playback error
  • playback quality
  • playback system
  • playback control
  • playback function

Word family

noun playback
verb play back

Usage note

Playback refers to the act of playing back recorded sound or video. It is commonly used in technical or media contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The director asked for a playback of the scene to make sure everything was perfect.
  2. I used the playback feature on my phone to listen to the message again.
  3. The band listened to the playback of their performance to improve for the next show.
  4. The singer's playback was so good that many people thought she was singing live.
  5. The playback of the movie was interrupted by a storm and we had to wait for it to pass.

Quotes

  • "Life is like a tape recorder; every morning is a new tape." - Anita Desai
  • "The past is never dead. It's not even past." - William Faulkner
  • "The voice of the intellect is a soft one, but it does not rest until it has gained a hearing." - Sigmund Freud

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words