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What's the term for the recorded laughs played during comical moments on sitcoms and other TV shows?
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a laugh track
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A laugh track is the recorded audience laughter that is added to television sitcoms and comedy shows to enhance the comedic effect. This technique has been used since the 1940s and 1950s, with the term specifically referring to this practice. The other options - 'laugh box', 'laugh-o-tron', and 'laugh score' - are not standard industry terms.