soundtrack

noun

sound·​track ˈsau̇n(d)-ˌtrak How to pronounce soundtrack (audio)
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 With just over one month to go until the film’s Nov. 22 release, the Wicked soundtrack is officially available for pre-order, including a select number of special-edition vinyls and CDs at Target and Barnes & Noble. Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Oct. 2024 Nearly every artist featured on the Grammy-winning soundtrack – including The Shins, Iron & Wine, Frou Frou and more – will join forces for a one-night only performance of their contributions to the album. Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 18 Oct. 2024 The last Japanese Breakfast album, Jubilee, came out in 2021, and was soon followed by the Sable video game soundtrack. Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2024 The original motion picture soundtrack, created by Jimmy Ienner, yielded 2 multi-platinum albums and multiple singles. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 Oct. 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 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

sound track

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

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