show tune

noun

: a song from a musical
The concert featured popular Broadway show tunes.

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With its groundbreaking blend of hip-hop, R&B and traditional show tunes, Hamilton redefined the modern musical — and its dynamic, diverse cast helped propel it to iconic status, launching many into successful careers across film, TV, music and more. Katie Labovitz, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025 Around this time, Lehrer began composing show tunes, which would become the basis of his songwriting prowess. Edward Segarra, USA Today, 28 July 2025 The group will perform favorite Broadway show tunes. Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025 This year, nobody grabbed the mic to sing a show tune while the cameras were off. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 9 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for show tune

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“Show tune.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/show%20tune. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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