OtoMAD
Japanese remix video syncing sampled voices to music.
Meaning
It denotes a video made from sampled voices cut, pitched and arranged into music with synced footage. The tone is playful and craft-focused. Fans of Nico Nico Douga and YouTube remix culture use it.
Origin
It developed on Nico Nico Douga in the late 2000s within MAD movies. The exact first work and creator remain disputed. Many pieces reuse anime and game sound, which raises copyright questions.
How it's used
People post it as a video title and discuss its timing and sound sources. In English it acts as a countable noun with plural OtoMADs.
Example
I watched an OtoMAD that rebuilt the opening theme from game dialogue.
Variants & related
Spellings include Oto-MAD and onsei MAD. Close terms are MAD movie for remix video generally and YTPMV for Western pitch mixes.
Common misunderstandings
Outsiders call any MAD an OtoMAD, but the rebuilt music track is required. It is not praise for singing, and much material remains copyrighted.