as in demonstration
a mass meeting for the purpose of displaying or arousing support for a cause or person
a demo to support the Prime Minister
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The young singer was quickly whisked away to record a demo and get introduced to his mentor, Usher.
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Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 17 Apr. 2025
Among the album’s many highlights are the contents of that original acetate 78, two demos that are now believed to be Cline’s earliest recordings, likely made in September 1954.
—Nancy Kruh, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Guests ages 21 or older are invited to wear prom attire and can meet scientists, get involved at the San Diego Archaeological Center, dig up fossils at the Paleo demo lab, dance along to live music and meet various local organizations.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
An old John Lennon demo was transformed into a complete song by isolating his vocals (and George Harrison’s guitar tone) and combining that with new recordings from the rest of the living band.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2025
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Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 17 Apr. 2025
Among the album’s many highlights are the contents of that original acetate 78, two demos that are now believed to be Cline’s earliest recordings, likely made in September 1954.
—Nancy Kruh, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Guests ages 21 or older are invited to wear prom attire and can meet scientists, get involved at the San Diego Archaeological Center, dig up fossils at the Paleo demo lab, dance along to live music and meet various local organizations.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
An old John Lennon demo was transformed into a complete song by isolating his vocals (and George Harrison’s guitar tone) and combining that with new recordings from the rest of the living band.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2025
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