soundtrack

[sound-trak]

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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

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Contemporary Examples

Mariachis provided the soundtrack as the City went mad with Fernando-mania.
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Historical Examples

They lipsynch the soundtrack, cadge souvenirs and pester you with smarmy, show-off questions.
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British Dictionary definitions for soundtrack

soundtrack

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

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verb

(tr) to provide a continuous accompaniment of sounds, esp music

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Word Origin and History for soundtrack

n.

1929, from sound (n.1) + track (n.).

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