theme song
noun
a melody in an operetta or musical comedy so emphasized by repetition as to dominate the presentation.
theme songs
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pluralof theme song.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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After the opening titles and iconic theme songs that even I had heard of, I was surprised with how quickly the drama started.
From BBC ● Feb. 16, 2025
The era washes over you as you hear classic theme songs from shows like “Saved by the Bell” and take in Bella Rivera’s set design of funky block shapes.
From Seattle Times ● May 9, 2023
Movie theme songs don’t always knock audiences’ hair back; but for Rihanna, the expectations were high.
From New York Times ● Feb. 8, 2023
“We’ve always been able to sing to them, but we’ve never been able to dance to them. Until now,” Thompson said of the “legally cleared” theme songs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2022
Everything was difficult and odd, and the theme songs all had minor chords.
From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King
