soundie

English

noun
Definitions
  • A short musical film of the 1940s, a precursor to the music video.

Etymology

Affix from English sound (produce a sound, examine with the instrument called a sound, or by auscultation percussion).

Origin

English

sound

Gloss

produce a sound, examine with the instrument called a sound, or by auscultation percussion

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