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noun
theme song (def. 2).
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Origin of signature tune

First recorded in 1930–35

Words nearby signature tune

signal-to-noise ratio, signal transduction pathway, signatory, signature, signature loan, signature tune, sign away, signboard, signed English, signed minor, signed number
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British Dictionary definitions for signature tune

signature tune
noun
British a melody used to introduce or identify a television or radio programme, a dance band, a performer, etcAlso called (esp US and Canadian): theme song
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