soundtrack

noun

sound·​track ˈsau̇n(d)-ˌtrak How to pronounce soundtrack (audio)
variants or less commonly sound track
1
: a track (as on a motion-picture film or television videotape) that carries the sound record
2
: the sound recorded on a soundtrack
especially : the music on a soundtrack

Examples of soundtrack in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The film features an original soundtrack by Jets to Brazil. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 June 2024 With its upbeat soundtrack and near-constant focus on its cheerleaders’ talents, America's Sweethearts is much more high-spirited and glossy than another cheerleading documentary that came out in 2019, A Woman’s Work: The NFL’s Cheerleader Problem. Emma Specter, Vogue, 21 June 2024 The party starts at 7 p.m. and ends at 11 p.m., featuring a soundtrack courtesy of DJ Ulises Morello. Adele Chapin, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 June 2024 The film’s soundtrack could end up being one of the biggest albums of the year, with Wilson being just one of many country heavy-hitters featured on the project. Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for soundtrack 

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Word History

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of soundtrack was in 1928

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“Soundtrack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soundtrack. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

sound track

noun
: the area on a motion-picture film that carries the sound record

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