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 Nick Cave, who was tapped to compose the score for the Sam Taylor-Johnson film alongside Warren Ellis, recorded an original song for the soundtrack. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2024 The dial is adorned with a miniature sculpture of Don Vito Corleone sitting on his chair, the puppeteer strings from the movie poster, and a small piano in honor of Nino Rota’s ubiquitous soundtrack. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2024 Before Black Panther, Bad Boys II, or 8 Mile released original soundtracks of classic hip-hop, there was Above the Rim. Ade Adeniji, SPIN, 20 Mar. 2024 Because there was no actual soundtrack album for fans. Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 19 Mar. 2024 For the waiting-room soundtrack, Simmons played the guitar and synths himself, despite mainly being a banjo guy. John Gravois, WIRED, 18 Mar. 2024 Sherine also contributed to the soundtrack of the drama series Tareky (My Way), collaborating with poets and composers. Nourhan Abu Zaid, Billboard, 14 Mar. 2024 Others on the soundtrack include Jay Som, Maria BC, and Florist. Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 13 Mar. 2024 The game offers a visually captivating experience complemented by a fitting soundtrack. Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2024

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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 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

sound track

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

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