sound-track

A film editor carefully synchronizes the sound-track with the moving images.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Recorded audio component of a film: "soundtrack" refers to the recorded audio that accompanies a film, including dialogue, music, and sound effects, typically synchronized with the visual images.
   • Commercial recording of film music: "soundtrack" can also mean a commercially released album containing the music from a film, often including the score or songs featured in the movie.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The soundtrack of the movie was praised for its emotional depth. (The recorded audio component, including music and effects, was highly regarded.)
  • I bought the soundtrack to my favorite film on vinyl. (I purchased the commercial album of the movie's music.)

Advanced Usage

• "Original soundtrack": the official audio recording of a film's music, often used to distinguish it from later re-releases or covers.

  • The original soundtrack of "Star Wars" is a classic. (The first official release of the film's music is iconic.)

• "Soundtrack of one's life": a metaphorical expression meaning the music or songs that are personally significant to someone's experiences or memories.

  • This song is the soundtrack of my teenage years. (This song is closely associated with my memories of being a teenager.)

Variants and Related Words

• Soundtrack album (n): a commercial release of the music from a film, TV show, or video game.

  • The soundtrack album features both instrumental tracks and vocal performances. (The album contains the music from the production.)

• Soundtrack composer (n): a person who writes the music for a film's soundtrack.

  • Hans Zimmer is a famous soundtrack composer. (He writes music for movies.)

Synonyms

• Score: the musical component of a film's soundtrack, typically instrumental.

  • The score was written by John Williams. (The instrumental music for the film.)

• Film music: music composed or selected for a motion picture.

  • Film music often enhances the emotional impact of a scene. (Music used in movies.)

Related Idioms

• Set to a soundtrack: to have a particular piece of music accompany an action or scene.

  • The chase scene was set to a fast-paced soundtrack. (The scene was accompanied by energetic music.)

• Soundtrack of a generation: music that is widely associated with a particular era or group of people.

  • The Beatles' music is often called the soundtrack of a generation. (Their songs define the cultural memory of that time.)