soundtrack

[ sound-trak ]

/ ˈsaʊndˌtræk /

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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.

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Origin of soundtrack

First recorded in 1925–30; sound¹ + track

Words nearby soundtrack

sound spectrogram, sound spectrograph, sound stage, sound symbolism, sound system, soundtrack, sound truck, sound wave, Souness, Sounion, Sounion Head

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How to use soundtrack in a sentence

He pulls her in, and when they kiss, the slow motion and the watery soundtrack make it feel as if they’ve ducked beneath the surface of reality.
What floor?|Sophia Nguyen|February 12, 2021|Washington Post
It dominated my inner thoughts like a soundtrack that would not change.
Coronavirus is testing those of us with anxiety. We need to have mental health help available when the pandemic ends.|Sarah Vander Schaaff|January 30, 2021|Washington Post
Those episodes — plus six more that rounded out the one-season wonder — are newly available to stream on Hulu after the long-winded process of securing licensing rights to the original soundtrack.
How ‘Freaks and Geeks’ went from misfit dramedy to cult classic, as told by its cast and creators: ‘People just like it so much that it thrusts itself from the grave’|Sonia Rao|January 27, 2021|Washington Post
Produced by John Legend, the series makes use of a modern soundtrack that subtly connects slavery-era stories to contemporary struggles for racial justice.
Finished ‘Bridgerton’? Here are 13 other period dramas to binge next.|Bethonie Butler|January 11, 2021|Washington Post

Alongside the wonderfully talented Chris Keys, “Sacred Safe” is a standout cut from Innocent Country, and serves as a soundtrack entry for my healing journey after my divorce.
Charlie Wilson Embraces 2021 With A ‘Thankful New Year’ Playlist|cmurray|January 1, 2021|Essence.com
His monotonous music is, really, like the audio soundtrack to a k-hole.
The Cult of Yung Lean: ‘I’m Building An Anarchistic Society From the Ground Up’|Marlow Stern|January 4, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Mariachis provided the soundtrack as the City went mad with Fernando-mania.
The Liberal Case Against Illegal Immigration|Doug McIntyre|November 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Film fans also know the band for its soundtrack to the Jacques Demy film Model Shop.
‘No Stairway, Denied!’ Led Zeppelin Lawsuit Winds on Down the Road|Keith Phipps|October 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Yankee Doodle Dandy, from 1942, tells the story of the man who practically wrote the soundtrack to American patriotism.
13 Most Patriotic Movies Ever: ‘Act of Valor,’ ‘Top Gun’ & More (VIDEO)|Melissa Leon|July 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Brian Eno was the first one invited to do the soundtrack; after all, the film was intended as an homage to Andy Warhol.
Punks, UFOs, and Heroin: How ‘Liquid Sky’ Became a Cult Movie|Daniel Genis|June 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
They lipsynch the soundtrack, cadge souvenirs and pester you with smarmy, show-off questions.
Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom|Cory Doctorow

British Dictionary definitions for soundtrack

soundtrack

/ (ˈsaʊndˌtræk) /

noun

the recorded sound accompaniment to a filmCompare commentary (def. 2)

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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