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Prehearsal

A single, comprehensive preparation session where a group learns a brand-new song from scratch and polishes it for a future performance all in one sitting.

It is the hybrid of a "practice" (learning the notes) and a "rehearsal" (running through the finished piece), combined into one marathon event before the actual presentation day.

The word is a portmanteau created by blending the P and R from "Practice" directly into "Rehearsal."
Example Sentences:

"We have a prehearsal this afternoon to learn and perfect the new composition so it is completely ready for Sunday morning."

"If we just need to run through old songs, schedule a rehearsal. If I am bringing a brand-new piece for this weekend, we need a full prehearsal."
Prehearsal by AgbaTechie July 11, 2026
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rehearsal 

The CORRECT way to spell "rehersal".
Look it up in the dictionary, pal.

And while you're at it, look up "uterly". That won't be in there either.
"I was at my play rehearsal, fuck-face! Where the shit-biscuits do you THINK I was?!"
rehearsal by Crockett-Cracker April 11, 2008

Rehearsal 

Hey, can you play Team Fortress 2 today?

No, I have play practice.

Dang it.

Well I'll see you tomorrow.

Oh, and rehearsal isn't a word, is it?
Rehearsal by James Bartimus Bond February 20, 2014

rehearsal hangover

The drowsy, irritable, and all around lousy state experienced the day after a rehearsal that ran late, long, or both. Similar to an alcohol induced hangover, but without the ill odors, vomiting, or dizziness.
I apologize. I'm not quite directing this choir at my best. "Joseph" rehearsal ran quite late last night and now I've got a bloody rehearsal hangover.

dress rehearsal 

dry humping, going through the motions of sex without all that pesky penetration. there must be at least one type of fabric separating the required genitals at all times. no contact!
guy: you get some last night?
dude: naw, only a dress rehearsal. now i have blue balls.
dress rehearsal by darth eadz June 11, 2006

dress rehearsal 

where everything goes wrong the night before the first performance.
bad dress rehearsal, good show

Death Rehearsal 

Sorry. I can't go. I have Death Rehearsal tonight.
Death Rehearsal by xtankgirlx April 13, 2011