songbook

noun

song·​book ˈsȯŋ-ˌbu̇k How to pronounce songbook (audio)
: a collection of songs
specifically : a book containing vocal music (such as hymns)

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Accompanied – for the first time ever – by a live orchestra, Clinton will present gems from his songbook, backed by the Detroit Opera Orchestra as directed by Ray Chew. Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2025 Hart represents a unique figure — someone indispensable to the American songbook yet deeply fragile in his private life. Clayton Davis, Variety, 30 Aug. 2025 His commitment has been to preserve and share this great American songbook while providing resources to fellow Beach Boys shareholders, including Al Jardine. EW.com, 21 Aug. 2025 Even so, the Chiesa chant has become a staple of the Anfield songbook. Simon Hughes, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for songbook

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of songbook was before the 12th century

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“Songbook.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/songbook. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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