soundtrack

[ sound-trak ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

the narrow band on one or both sides of a motion-picture film on which sound is recorded.
the sound recorded on a motion-picture film; audio portion of a film.
the music or dialogue from a film available on a commercial recording.

soundtrack

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noun

the recorded sound accompaniment to a film Compare commentary
a narrow strip along the side of a spool of film, which carries the sound accompaniment

verb

tr to provide a continuous accompaniment of sounds, esp music

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Word History and Origins

Origin of soundtrack¹

First recorded in 1925–30; sound ¹ + track

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"Maybe the music was the soundtrack, but you saved your own life, OK?"

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The result is cinematic, and soundtracks are part of Martire’s repertoire.

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The music becomes a soundtrack to solidarity - which, it transpires, was Taylor's intention.

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On the soundtrack, you feature harp music, which is very appropriate for some scenes, but you also use anachronistic synth on the soundtrack to give the film a real vibe.

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He’s busy finishing up the “Sinners” soundtrack album at Electric Lady Studios.

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