"backing track" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: backing tracks [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} backing track (plural backing tracks)
  1. A prerecorded piece of music used to accompany a musician who sings live. Translations (Translations): podkład [masculine] (Polish)

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