songbook
noun
song·book
ˈsȯŋ-ˌbu̇k 
: 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.
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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
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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
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“Songbook.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/songbook. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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