soundtracks
Movies' musical accompaniment
Soundtracks are the musical accompaniments to films, television shows, video games, or other media.
The term covers both the original score composed specifically for a production and any licensed songs that appear in it.
A soundtrack album compiles this music for separate listening: I've been listening to the Interstellar soundtrack on repeat.
By extension, soundtrack describes music that accompanies any experience: Jazz was the soundtrack to my college years.
Numerical standing in competition
- creditsUnits toward graduation
- openingGap or start
- sceneDramatic unit or locale
- montageAssembled sequence of images
blockbuster · trailer · sequel · premiere · director · producer · screenplay · dialogue
Large instrumental ensemble
- symphonyExtended composition for orchestra
- conductorOne who directs musicians
- arrangementOrdered configuration or agreement
- motifRecurring thematic element
leitmotif · counterpoint · crescendo · overture · interlude · cue · underscore · theme
Gaseous layer around planets
- ambianceMood of surroundings
- vibesInformal term for atmosphere
- emotiveArousing strong feelings
- nostalgicLonging for the past
euphoric · melancholic · soothing · uplifting · haunting · ethereal · foreboding · serene
Synthetic resin plastic
- collectionGathered set of items
- playlistArranged media collection
- recordPreserved account or achievement
- LPExtended vinyl recording
release · edition · compilation · discography · remaster · boxset · rarities · studio
score
Numerical standing in competition
montage · blockbuster · trailer · sequel · premiere · director · producer · screenplay · dialogue · cinematography
orchestra
Large instrumental ensemble
- symphonyExtended composition for orchestra
- conductorOne who directs musicians
- arrangementOrdered configuration or agreement
motif · leitmotif · counterpoint · crescendo · overture · interlude · cue · underscore · theme · melody
atmosphere
Gaseous layer around planets
nostalgic · euphoric · melancholic · soothing · uplifting · haunting · ethereal · foreboding · serene · tense
vinyl
Synthetic resin plastic
- collectionGathered set of items
- playlistArranged media collection
- recordPreserved account or achievement
LP · release · edition · compilation · discography · remaster · boxset · rarities · studio · covers
song
Musical piece with words
verse · refrain · ballad · anthem · number · showstopper · reprise · duet · solo · ensemble
level
Horizontal or uniform position
ambient · loop · interactive · 8-bit · chiptune · adaptive · dynamic · immersive · gameplay · console
- filmmovies, film, filmmaking, cinematography, film editing
- mediatelevision, mass media, news, broadcasting, video
- music mediamusic videos, vinyl records, film scores, LP records, CDs
- CD termscompilations, singles, box sets, live recordings, studio albums
- Film SoundFoley, ADR, Foley artist, dubbing, audio mixing
- Media DatabasesIMDb, AllMusic, Goodreads, movie database, TV Guide
soundtracksdialogue
Spoken exchange between parties
silence · spoken word · voice acting · narration · voiceover
- game soundtrackMusic for video games
- soundtrack albumsMusic compilations from movies
- movie soundtrackMusic accompanying a film
- film soundtracksMusic accompanying motion pictures