Backing
Backing noun - An act or instance of helping.
Soundtrack and backing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Soundtrack" instead a noun "Backing".
Soundtrack
Soundtrack noun - Sound recording on a narrow strip of a motion picture film.
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- In Max Payne, activating Bullet Time will start with a 'crack' kind of sound effect, then drown out the soundtrack, backing the action with dull, measured heartbeats while it is in effect.
Source: Heartbeat Soundtrack - While she does appear on the soundtrack album, she performs "Easy Come Easy Go" - "Love Is Where You Are" is sung by Gigi Worth to the same musical backing used by Krall.
Source: The Other Darrin / Music - She also co-wrote and sang backing vocals on Miranda Lambert's "Mama's Broken Heart", and has written songs for the Nashville soundtrack.
Source: Music / Kacey Musgraves
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