soundtrack

[ sound-trak ]

noun

1. the narrow band on one or both sides of a motion-picture film on which sound is recorded.
2. the sound recorded on a motion-picture film; audio portion of a film.
3. the music or dialogue from a film available on a commercial recording.

soundtrack

/ ˈsaʊndˌtræk /

noun

1. the recorded sound accompaniment to a film Compare commentary
2. a narrow strip along the side of a spool of film, which carries the sound accompaniment

verb

1. tr to provide a continuous accompaniment of sounds, esp music

Word History and Origins

Origin of soundtrack¹

First recorded in 1925–30; sound ¹ + track

Example Sentences

The ride features multiple songs from “The Princess and the Frog,” opening with “Down in New Orleans” and transitioning to “Almost There,” but once we drop into the bayou the soundtrack shifts to the jubilant and bouncy “Gonna Take You There.”

From Los Angeles Times

Robin Thicke's Blurred Lines, which Williams co-wrote, is heard briefly on the soundtrack, without referencing the song's infamous plagiarism trial, which left the musician owing $5m to the estate of Marvin Gaye.

From BBC

The advert is set to Give a Little Love from the film Bugsy Malone, with the soundtrack sung by a choir of Morrisons staff.

From BBC

It was called Future Soundtrack for America, and it contained a hodgepodge of covers, alt versions, and unreleased tracks from an array of artists.

From Slate

Singer Art Garfunkel, who with Paul Simon provided a 1960s soundtrack for baby boomers, delivers poignancy if not vocal perfection in Costa Mesa.

From Los Angeles Times