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

Studios should know musicals aren’t a turn-off for audiences, especially if fans are already obsessed with the soundtrack. —Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024

The tree’s chirping soundtrack also will greet you. —Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024

The film’s soundtrack will be composed by Txus di Fellatio and Mohamed who will also create original tracks for the film and supervise the inclusion on the soundtrack of the band’s greatest hits. —John Hopewell, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024

French music producer Para One provided the film’s expressive soundtrack, which mirrors de Saint Phalle’s ups and downs. —Sarah Belmont, ARTnews.com, 17 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

sound track

noun

: the area on a motion-picture film that carries the sound record