filmstrip

Definition

A series of still photographic images printed on a single strip of film, advanced one frame at a time to accompany recorded narration or a teacher's live commentary. Widely used in classrooms from the 1950s through 1980s for teaching history, science, and literature before video became ubiquitous.

Example Usage

The entire class watched a filmstrip about the Civil War while Mr. Johnson provided commentary on each frame.

Origin

Compound of 'film' (the medium) and 'strip' (a long, narrow piece), describing the physical form of the media.

Fun Fact

Filmstrips are now primarily encountered in schools serving low-income areas or as museum curiosities; their reappearance in thrift stores has made them collectible among retro enthusiasts.

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