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Music editorial & spotting · Working

Temp track

Also called: temp music

ELI5

Existing music used temporarily to guide edit, tone or composer discussion.

Used in conversation

“The temp track needs to be clear in the mix without fighting the dialogue.”

Pitch context

You may hear this during a commercial brief, treatment, bid, award or pre-production process.

Why it matters: Explains dialogue, effects, atmosphere, music, voice and the technical work of making them intelligible.

Connected terms

  • Temp musicThe search label “Temp music” can route to both entries.
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