soundtrack

noun

sound·​track ˈsau̇n(d)-ˌtrak 

variants or less commonly sound track

1

: a track (as on a movie 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

But beyond the teen idol cast, the catchy soundtrack, and the silly dance moves, The Breakfast Club endures because Hughes put so much heart and soul into its characters. — Al Shipley, SPIN, 4 Aug. 2026

Timed alongside the film’s theatrical release, the companion soundtrack Unshatter (Live From São Paulo) arrives September 25, featuring performances of songs spanning their entire career, including exclusive recordings not experienced in the film. — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2026

The film is presented with its original stereo soundtrack for the first time since its initial German theatrical release in 1982. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 3 Aug. 2026

The Spa At the beach-level spa, the windows were left wide open during my 60-minute Salt Air Reset massage, making all-natural birdsong and waves the soundtrack of my treatment. — Katie Nanton, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for soundtrack

• aback
• attack
• backpack
• backtrack
• bareback
• blackjack
• brownback
• buyback
• callback
• cognac
• comeback
• cutback

Kids Definition

sound track

noun

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