talking picture

English

Noun

talking picture (plural talking pictures)

(cinematography, dated) A motion picture that features an audio accompaniment, thus allowing the characters' talking to be heard by the audience (as well as a music score).

Synonyms

talkie (clipped form)

Hypernyms

film, movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, picture show

Coordinate terms

silent film

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