theme song
Americannoun
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a melody in an operetta or musical comedy so emphasized by repetition as to dominate the presentation.
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a melody identifying or identified with a radio or television program, dance band, etc., usually played at the beginning of each program.
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an expression, comment, or subject of conversation that a person or group uses habitually.
noun
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a melody used, esp in a film score, to set a mood, introduce a character, etc
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another term for signature tune
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Etymology
Origin of theme song
An Americanism dating back to 1925–30
Example Sentences
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This has been a quality year — ergo, the following list, presented in random order, shoehorns 18 series into 10 more or less themed slots.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2024
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