OST

Arts & Entertainment abbreviation · Music

OST
Stands forOriginal soundtrack
CategoriesArts & Entertainment

OST stands for Original soundtrack, a music abbreviation.

Album of music from a film, television series or video game, including the score and licensed songs. Streaming services and stores label these albums OST.

Example: The game's OST was nominated for a Grammy alongside film scores.

Usage notes

The Bodyguard soundtrack (1992), led by Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You", is the best-selling soundtrack album ever. Soundtrack albums often distinguish the "score" (composed instrumental music) from the "soundtrack" (songs). In Korean drama fandom, OST also refers to individual songs written for a series.

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