soundtrack

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Music

n. a recording of the music from a movie that you can buy or stream.

n. a commercially released recording of the musical tracks featured in a film or television series.

“I bought the soundtrack on vinyl because I loved the songs so much.”

“The film's soundtrack topped the charts for several weeks, driven by the popularity of its lead single.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Science Technical

n. the narrow part on a piece of film where the sound is kept.

n. the narrow path or strip on one side of a cinematographic film that carries the recorded sound.

“Old film projectors read the soundtrack from a thin line next to the pictures.”

“The restoration team had to carefully clean the optical soundtrack to remove the hiss and crackle from the 1930s master print.”

C1 · Advanced Music Formal

v. to provide the music or sound for a movie or an event.

v. to provide or serve as the musical or auditory accompaniment to a film or sequence of events.

“The sounds of the city soundtracked their long walk home.”

“The documentary is soundtracked by traditional folk music, which adds a layer of cultural authenticity to the visual narrative.”