dubbings

Translated audio tracks

Dubbings is the plural of dubbing, which has two distinct sources.

One refers to the process of replacing or adding audio to film—dialogue in a different language, sound effects, or music: The dubbings of these foreign films are notoriously bad.

The other comes from fishing and leatherwork, where dubbing is material applied to a surface—fur wound onto a hook or grease worked into leather.

voiceover

lip-sync

Silent vocal mimicry

dialogue · localization · translation · multilingual · subtitles · post-production · adaptation · actors · casting · studio

knighthood

accolade

Expression of high esteem

honour · sir · nobility · chivalry · enthronement · consecration · induction · squire · knighting · peerage

coating

grease

Thick oily lubricant

  • lubricantFriction-reducing substance
  • waxPliable waterproof substance
  • polishSmooth by rubbing

application · smearing · waterproofing · conditioning · protectant · beeswax · finish · treatment · preservation · softening

Opposites
audio authenticity

dubbingslive sound

Unrecorded audio from performers

language localization method

dubbingssubtitles

On-screen dialogue text

captions · captioning · closed captions · intertitles

Phrases
Family

dubbing, redubbing, dubbin

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G