"commentative" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ˈkɒmənˌteɪtɪv/, /kəˈmɛntətɪv/
Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} commentative (not comparable)
  1. (of film music) That occurs outside of the context of the film's action, and therefore cannot be heard by the film's characters. Tags: not-comparable Translations (that occurs outside of the context of the film's action, and therefore cannot be heard by the film's characters): commentatif (French), commentativo (Italian)
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        "(of film music) That occurs outside of the context of the film's action, and therefore cannot be heard by the film's characters."
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