sound-on-film

noun

A class of sound film processes where the sound accompanying a picture is recorded on photographic film, usually the same strip of film that carries the picture.

Meanings

nounsound-on-film (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA class of sound film processes where the sound accompanying a picture is recorded on photographic film, usually the same strip of film that carries the picture.
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