voice–over

noun \ˈvȯis-ˌō-vər\

: words that are spoken in a movie or television program by a person who is not seen

Full Definition of VOICE-OVER

a : the voice of an unseen narrator speaking (as in a motion picture or television commercial)

b : the voice of a visible character (as in a motion picture) expressing unspoken thoughts

: a recording of a voice-over

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circa 1947

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