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soundtrack

1. the recorded sound accompaniment to a film
2. a narrow strip along the side of a spool of film, which carries the sound accompaniment
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soundtrack

The audio that is recorded on movie film, a video or game. Soundtracks may be analog or digital in one or more channels (mono, stereo and multichannel). The term may also refer to a separate audio album that contains the music from a movie.


Film Quad Track
For movie theaters, quad track 35mm film includes one analog and three digital formats (SDDS, Dolby and DTS). The DTS is a time code that synchronizes with the soundtrack on CD-ROM (see DTS). (Image provided under the Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 3.0 License, www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)
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In 2004, he picked up his first Tony for Best Original Score in 'Avenue Q.' This was followed by Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score for 'The Book of Mormon' at the 2011 Tonys.
In the past, Robert clinched two Daytime Emmys for his music and composition in "The Wonder Pets," a musical theater album Grammy for "The Book Of Mormon: Original Broadway Cast Recording," and two original score Tonys for "Avenue Q" and "The Book Of Mormon."
Lead producer Paula Wagner promised: "Pretty Woman: The Musical will have the heart, humour, warmth and joy of the film, with a stunning original score."
The Bollywood music maestro is in contention in the categories of Best Original Score and Best Original Song for Danny Boyle's new film, 127 Hours .
Based on the hit rom-com starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, The Wedding Singer tracks the precarious love life of a wedding entertainer jilted at the altar and features an original score as well as classic hits.
The North Star is the highly recommended DVD adaptation of a cherished children's picturebook, narrated by Tim Curry with an original score by Tony Lechner.
Avatar has also won nominations for cinematography, film editing, music -- original score, sound editing, sound mixing, and visual effects, in addition to its director James Cameron contending for best direction laurel.
There's an uneasy, updated soundtrack by Yo La Tengo, but you can also still watch with the original score by Darius Milhaud.
Garnering top honors at the 2009 Academy AwardsA* including Best Picture -- Christian Colson, Best Director -- Danny Boyle, Best Original Score -- A.
Sean Penn earned his second Oscar for best actor, portraying slain gay rights activist Harvey Milk in "Milk." Early honors went to Penelope Cruz who became the first Spanish actress to win an Academy Award for her supporting role in "Vicky Cristina Barcelona." Heath Ledger was posthumously named best supporting actor for his villainous role as The Joker in Batman movie "The Dark Knight." But "Slumdog" was the big winner, also earning Oscars for best cinematography, sound mixing, film editing, original score for composer A.R.
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Although the film is being called an "update", it will use the original score and retain its 1912 setting.

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