voice-over
noun
1
a
: the voice of an unseen narrator speaking (as in a movie, television show, or commercial)
b
: the voice of a visible character (as in a movie, television show, or video game) expressing especially unspoken thoughts
2
: a recording of a voice-over
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The finished film features voice-overs by both of them—Golestan’s informational, Farrokhzad’s lyrical.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
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—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026
His income comes from music residuals, voice work, teaching voice-over, Cameo videos and a few other ad-hoc sources.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
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Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2026
The finished film features voice-overs by both of them—Golestan’s informational, Farrokhzad’s lyrical.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
An actor plays Pagnol in voice-over.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026
His income comes from music residuals, voice work, teaching voice-over, Cameo videos and a few other ad-hoc sources.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Voice-over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/voice-over. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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