Live
Live adjective - Actually being performed at the time of hearing or viewing.
Usage example: live entertainment involves performers actually in the physical presence of a live audience
Prerecorded is an antonym for live.
Prerecorded
Prerecorded adjective - Recorded at one time for transmission later.
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Synonyms for Prerecorded
Live is an antonym for prerecorded.
Nearby Word: prerecording
Both words in one sentence
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Then again, many such things that are "supposed" to be live are still prerecorded and the entire conversation gets scripted, but in those cases it's not (intentionally) proven to be that way.
Source: The Tape Knew You Would Say That -
He got even better in the live shows, where he flawlessly combined his moves with prerecorded footage, and he ultimately won.
Source: Series / America's Got Talent -
Her lines were unfortunately prerecorded and not live, but nevertheless gave her the rare opportunity be a main singer.
Source: Music / AOA
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