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songbook

American  
[sawng-book, song-] / ˈsɔŋˌbʊk, ˈsɒŋ- /

noun

  1. a book of songs with words and music.


Etymology

Origin of songbook

before 1000; Old English sang-bōc service book (not recorded in ME); see song, book

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The 85,976-strong crowd went through their celebratory songbook, dusting off their Cranberries-inspired ode to head coach Rassie Erasmus.

From BBC Sep. 5, 2026

The unifying archetype of the femme fatale, however, elevated Laferte’s songbook to a new level of cinematic noir.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

We have the Bob Dylan songbook and what me and my husband do for fun is just open a page and play whatever song is on that page.”

From Salon Jul. 14, 2026

Wolf Alice deliver a triumphant rock show that highlights the versatility of their songbook; and their growth as performers.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

Unlike his school, where they only had a songbook full of stupid happy songs.

From "Clayton Byrd Goes Underground" by Rita Williams-Garcia

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