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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And Barry just has a very eclectic songbook, and some of the stuff is quite out there and quite particular to his artistry. Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 2 July 2025 They are also equipped with a songbook to learn classic protest songs, such as ‘‘Eyes on the Prize’’ and contemporary gospel songs like ‘’Goodness of God.‘’ Still at the heart of the trip is visiting sites with connections to Black history. Deborah Barfield Berry, USA Today, 26 June 2025 Well, if Western Stars tilted a little more towards your Jimmy Webb and country music, Twilight Hours tilts more towards the Burt Bacharach and classic American songbook songwriting. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 19 June 2025 His songbook was one lifelong teenage symphony to God. Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for songbook

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 12 Jul. 2025.

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