noun
large-scale rehearsal
Obsolete term for a full-scale rehearsal, especially in traditional performing arts. In modern Japanese, 総稽古 (そうけいこ) or ゲネプロ (dress rehearsal) are more common.
江戸時代の歌舞伎では、本番前に大浚いが行われた。
In Edo-period kabuki, a large-scale rehearsal was held before the actual performance.
Modern term for a full rehearsal, used in theater and music. 大浚い is its obsolete predecessor.
Loanword from German 'Generalprobe', meaning dress rehearsal. More specific than 大浚い and commonly used today.
Compound of 大 (おお, 'big') and 浚い (さらい, 'review, rehearsal'), from the verb 浚う (さらう, 'to review, go over'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it likely emerged in Edo-period theater contexts.