Talkie: meaning, definitions and examples
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talkie
[ หtษหki ]
film genre
A talkie is a film or motion picture that includes synchronized sound, particularly spoken dialogue. This term emerged in the late 1920s with the advent of sound films, contrasting with silent films that preceded them. The introduction of talkies revolutionized the film industry, allowing for a new level of storytelling through dialogue and sound effects. The first successful talkie was 'The Jazz Singer' released in 1927. Talkies quickly gained popularity, leading to the rapid decline of silent films.
Synonyms
sound film, synchronized sound film, talking picture
Examples of usage
- The first talkie changed cinema forever.
- In the 1930s, talkies became the norm.
- Many classic films are considered legendary talkies.
Translations
Translations of the word "talkie" in other languages:
๐ต๐น talkie
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Talkie
๐ฎ๐ฉ talkie
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐฬะปะบั
๐ต๐ฑ talkie
๐ฏ๐ต ใใผใญใผ
๐ซ๐ท talkie
๐ช๐ธ talkie
๐น๐ท talkie
๐ฐ๐ท ํกํค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชููุงู
๐จ๐ฟ talkie
๐ธ๐ฐ talkie
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅฃฐ็ตๅฝฑ
๐ธ๐ฎ talkie
๐ฎ๐ธ talkie
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐฬะปะบั
๐ฌ๐ช แขแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ talkie
๐ฒ๐ฝ talkie
Etymology
The term 'talkie' originated in the 1920s, combining the informal term 'talk', which means to speak or communicate orally, with the suffix '-ie' to create a colloquial noun. This word came into widespread use alongside the release of the first synchronized sound films. Before this innovation, films were silent, and any dialogue was conveyed through intertitles, which are text screens displayed between scenes. The transition to talkies represented a significant change in the filmmaking process, as it required new technology and altered the methods by which actors performed. As sound technology improved throughout the late 1920s and 1930s, talkies not only became a defining feature of popular cinema but also influenced the evolution of acting styles and film genres.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #29,774, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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