scopitone

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French

Etymology

1960s, marketing name, from Ancient Greek σκοπεῖν (skopeîn, “to watch”) +‎ ton (“tone”).

Pronunciation

Noun

scopitone m (plural scopitones)

  1. (historical) type of jukebox featuring a 16 mm film component
    • 2005, “Thé à la menthe”, performed by La Caution:
      Dans un bar à Barbès, thé à la menthe, couscous et tajine à la carte / Plus de scopitone pour Mouloud et Saïd, Abdallah
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  2. (by extension) videoclip produced for this device

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