soundtack.html - n.
1 the recorded sound element of a film.
2 this recorded on the edge of a film in optical or magnetic form.

soundtack.html - See: HIGH-SOUNDING, SAFE AND SOUND.

soundtack.html - {n.}, {slang}, {informal} A thin low-quality phonograph recording frequently bound into books and magazines for use as promotional or advertising material; it may have either a spoken or a musical message. * /Don't throw that away; Sue is collecting sound sheets for her market research course./

soundtack.html - {n.} The noises made to imitate real sounds in a play, movie, or program. * /Greg agreed to plan the sound effects for the class play./ * /The movie was good but the sound effects were not very true to life./

soundtack.html - {v.} 1. To say your name or count "One! Two! Three! Four!" as you march. - Used as orders in U.S. military service. * /"Sound off!" said the sergeant, and the soldiers shouted, "One! Two! Three! Four!" with each step as they marched./ 2. {informal} To tell what you know or think in a loud clear voice, especially to brag or complain. * /If you don't like the way we're doing the job, sound off!/ * /George sounded off about how the game should have been played./ * /The teacher is always sounding off about the students not doing their homework./ Compare: SPEAK ONE'S PIECE, SPEAK OUT.

soundtack.html - {v.} To try to find out how a person feels about something usually by careful questions. * /Alfred sounded out his boss about a day off from his job./ * /When you see the coachsound him out about my chances of getting on the basketball team./ Syn.: FEEL OUT.