The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word BLOOP
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The straight part
We know that "some distortion on soundtrack" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case some distortion on soundtrack = bloop.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does BLOOP mean?
BLOOP noun- A low-pitched beeping sound.
- To make a hit just beyond the infield.
- To produce a low-pitched beeping sound.
- To cover up splices in a soundtrack tape to eliminate the unwanted noise they may produce.