supertitles

supertitles
subtitles, supertitles, surtitles
Subtitles, printed captions that translate the dialogue in a foreign-language cinema or television film, appear at the bottom of the screen. Supertitles or surtitles, a more recent invention, translate the text of a play or opera as it is being said or sung, and are usually projected above the stage.

Modern English usage. 2014.

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