What does "sound-on-film" mean?

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.

What is a synonym for "sound-on-film"?

Common synonyms include: backing, cartridge, dope, emulsion, film, frame.

Sound-on-film

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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. uncountable

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backing cartridge dope emulsion film frame

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