Temp Track
Type: noun
Pronunciation: /temp-trak/
Also spelled or known as: Temporary Track
Plural: Temp Tracks
Related: Temp Music
What does Temp Track mean? A temporary piece of music placed into a film, television program, commercial, or other media during editing before the final score or licensed music is selected.
Temp tracks help directors, editors, and composers establish pacing, emotion, and musical direction.
Temp Track synonyms: Temporary Track, Placeholder Track, Guide Track
Example sentence: “The composer used the temp track as a creative reference.”
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