laughter track

A laughter track is a prerecorded audience laugh that TV shows and sitcoms add during filming or post-production to simulate the sound of a live audience responding to humor. It helps create a sense of shared enjoyment and signals to viewers when to laugh or find something funny. Originally used to enhance the comedic atmosphere, laughter tracks have become a stylistic choice, with some shows using them intentionally and others opting to omit or replace them to create a different tone.