narration

noun
UK /nəˈreɪ.ʃən/
US /nerˈeɪ.ʃən/

Narration is the act of telling a story or describing what is happening.

The film's narration helped explain the story to the audience.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The spoken words that accompany a film, documentary, or presentation.

The documentary's narration was recorded by a famous actor.

3. A commentary or running account of events, especially in a game or broadcast.

His excited narration made the football match thrilling to listen to.

4. The part of a literary work that tells the story, as opposed to dialogue.

The novel uses first-person narration throughout.