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
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America’s long struggle against racial segregation was accompanied by a righteous soundtrack of spirituals and gospel and soul music, anthems that channeled sanctified fervor into the fight for equality.
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Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
The pair has previously teamed on soundtracks for the likes of The Proposition, The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford and Wind River, and will bring those noir sensibilities to the series.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Spotify’s official playlist for the film — which features music directly from the movie's soundtrack as well as songs inspired by it — includes tracks from The Cure, Joni Mitchell and more.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Göransson composed the film’s score and developed its soundtrack, which feature several original numbers and performances from other cast members like Jack O’Connell and Lola Kirke.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2026
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Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
The pair has previously teamed on soundtracks for the likes of The Proposition, The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford and Wind River, and will bring those noir sensibilities to the series.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Spotify’s official playlist for the film — which features music directly from the movie's soundtrack as well as songs inspired by it — includes tracks from The Cure, Joni Mitchell and more.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Göransson composed the film’s score and developed its soundtrack, which feature several original numbers and performances from other cast members like Jack O’Connell and Lola Kirke.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2026
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“Soundtrack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soundtrack. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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