voice-over
|voice/over|
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/ˈvɔɪsˌoʊvər/
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/ˈvɔɪsˌəʊvə/
narration
Etymology
The term 'voice-over' originates from the combination of 'voice' and 'over,' where 'voice' refers to the sound produced by humans and 'over' indicates something additional or supplementary.
'Voice-over' evolved from the practice of adding narration to films and broadcasts, becoming a standard term in the 20th century.
Initially, it referred to any additional voice added to a film or broadcast, and this meaning has largely remained the same.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a piece of narration in a film or broadcast, not accompanied by an image of the speaker.
The documentary featured a voice-over by a famous actor.
Synonyms
Noun 2
the voice of an unseen narrator, or of an onscreen character not seen speaking.
The movie used a voice-over to explain the protagonist's thoughts.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41