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

Besides the several covers of ‘90s-era pop music classics by the likes of INXS and Tina Turner, composer Nathan Matthew David has contributed an original soundtrack incorporating traditional Filipino and Indigenous instruments. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 20 Sep. 2026

Classic Motown posted a tribute to the singer on Thursday, writing that her harmonies served as the soundtrack to a generation. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

The neighbor, who has lived in Aero Plantation for decades and asked not to be named, said Heuer addressed his noise complaint a couple of years ago by moving the show’s soundtrack from outdoor speakers to a low-power FM frequency. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026

Sheik has also composed soundtracks for films, and created music for plays and musicals. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 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