songbook
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of songbook
before 1000; Old English sang-bōc service book (not recorded in ME); see song, book
Example Sentences
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Usually at songbook shows, the vocalists are the focus of our attention, with the musicians, even if they are onstage, as they are here, taking a backseat.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026
The Barmy Army went through their songbook, Carey hit the winning runs and the Ashes series was over.
From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026
Platt just wanted to have fun, as was the case in his moodily reworked rendition of Addison Rae’s social media hit “Diet Pepsi,” which he cheekily introduced as an American songbook treasure.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025
“Movin’ Out” was part of the American songbook.
From Salon • Dec. 14, 2025
Piano lessons became epic and trying, largely due to my refusal to follow the prescribed method and Robbie’s refusal to see anything good in my freewheeling approach to her songbook.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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