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 soundtrack includes selections from Grammy-winning artist Arooj Aftab, multidisciplinary artist Iury Lech, vocalist and producer Holland Andrews, Time Wharp and sqip. Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 7 Mar. 2024 Byrd also lent her talents to film soundtracks, including The Lion King 1 1/2, The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride and Sister Act II. Paul Grein, Billboard, 7 Mar. 2024 The din of clashing conversations obscured an R&B soundtrack that played softly in the background. Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2024 Best of all, this collaboration will feature music from anime’s legendary soundtrack. Ash Parrish, The Verge, 7 Mar. 2024 The foundation of that soundtrack resides in the band’s three songwriters — Womack and guitarists Thomas Johnson and Carter King. Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2024 The musical soundtrack also went triple platinum in my college dorm room. Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 29 Feb. 2024 The soundtrack, which was co-produced by Marcus Mumford (Mumford & Sons frontman and Mulligan’s real-life husband), is a highlight, featuring old-fashioned originals and a hilarious novelty song performed by Isaac, Justin Timberlake, and a Girls-era Adam Driver. Janey Tracey, EW.com, 29 Feb. 2024 The trailer gives a peek at Jordan, who performs under the moniker Snail Mail, making her feature film debut as Tara, one-half of the Pink Opaque duo, and contributes an original song for the film’s soundtrack. Tatiana Tenreyro, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 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 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

sound track

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

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