ingespeeld

Ingespeeld is a Dutch term used in music production and audio post-production to describe a part or track that has been performed after the initial recording and integrated into the final mix. The word is the past participle of ingespelen, formed with the prefix in- and the verb spelen (to play). In practice, an ingespeelde partij can refer to an overdubbed instrument or vocal part added to a master recording to enhance or replace the original performance. The decision to ingespeel often arises from the need for tighter timing, a different tonal color, or corrective retakes without re-recording the entire track.

The term is commonly used in recording studios, broadcast, and film/TV post-production. It can apply to music tracks, dialogue, or sound elements that are produced separately and later inserted into the project. In some cases, ingespeeld parts are used to fix mistakes, improve balance, or accommodate changes in arrangement after the initial session.

Usage and nuance: while ingespeeld translates roughly to “played in” or “overdubbed” in English, it emphasizes the act of adding a newly recorded performance to an existing master. The concept is closely related to overdubbing, as well as other post-production practices such as ADR for dialogue and sound design.

See also: overdub, overdubbing, ADR, dubbing, sound design, sample.