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theme song

noun

  1. a melody in an operetta or musical comedy so emphasized by repetition as to dominate the presentation.
  2. a melody identifying or identified with a radio or television program, dance band, etc., usually played at the beginning of each program.
  3. an expression, comment, or subject of conversation that a person or group uses habitually.


theme song

noun

  1. a melody used, esp in a film score, to set a mood, introduce a character, etc
  2. another term for signature tune
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yĐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of theme song1

An Americanism dating back to 1925–30
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Throughout Season 3, “White Lotus” has turned heads for more than just its theme song.

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One song was a particular favorite — the theme song to “The Golden Girls,” which includes the lyrics “Thank you for being a friend.”

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The first episode, titled “Meet the Billionaire,” featured the funky “For the Love of Money” by the O’Jays, the show’s theme song throughout its run.

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Many of the Mocidade's dancers wore futuristic costumes, inspired by its theme song, which this year was entitled Back To The Future - There Are No Limits Dreaming.

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How are we feeling about the new theme song and opening credits?

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