1. occurring before a rehearsal

1. a preliminary practice session held before the main rehearsal

Examples

• The director called a prerehearsal meeting to discuss costume changes.
• During the prerehearsal warm-up, the actors practiced their vocal exercises.
• The prerehearsal notes helped clarify the blocking for Act Two.
• She attended the prerehearsal to review her lines one more time.
• The prerehearsal session focused on technical issues with the lighting.
• Musicians gathered for a brief prerehearsal to tune their instruments.