songbook
noun
song·book
ˈsȯŋ-ˌbu̇k 
: a collection of songs
specifically
: a book containing vocal music (such as hymns)
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Along with the instrument itself, the purchase also comes with a matching duet bench and play-along songbook.
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Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
Chief among these attributes is a songbook that’s deep and sturdy, weathered enough to showcase how the trio is a tight and efficient unit, keeping hooks at the forefront without succumbing to the formalism of power pop.
—Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2024
Written in 1937, the American songbook standard is full of nostalgia, wit and romance.
—Reggie Nadelson, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2024
Pops Special Events Russell also conducts the Pops’ New Year’s Eve special event featuring the music of American composer and songwriter Cole Porter, whose refined melodies and witty lyrics have become songbook standards on Broadway and in film.
—The Enquirer, 5 Mar. 2024
Metallica While not the first band that pops to mind to pay homage to the John/Taupin songbook, the hard rock quartet maintains profound respect for the honorees.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2024
He and his wife were known for their songbook of American standards at a time when rock and roll was becoming more popular.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 8 Mar. 2024
February’s installment, the second of four parts, dives into the smoldering songbooks of Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, Nina Simone, and Betty Carter, with vocalists Rhonda Peters, Denise Anya, Darlene Tellis, and Carol Mandon handling the duties (7 p.m. Thursday, Feb 22 at the Crocker.
—Aaron Davis, Sacramento Bee, 28 Jan. 2024
And what motivated Stewart to revisit the band’s songbook on tour?
—Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2024
Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
Chief among these attributes is a songbook that’s deep and sturdy, weathered enough to showcase how the trio is a tight and efficient unit, keeping hooks at the forefront without succumbing to the formalism of power pop.
—Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2024
Written in 1937, the American songbook standard is full of nostalgia, wit and romance.
—Reggie Nadelson, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2024
Pops Special Events Russell also conducts the Pops’ New Year’s Eve special event featuring the music of American composer and songwriter Cole Porter, whose refined melodies and witty lyrics have become songbook standards on Broadway and in film.
—The Enquirer, 5 Mar. 2024
Metallica While not the first band that pops to mind to pay homage to the John/Taupin songbook, the hard rock quartet maintains profound respect for the honorees.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2024
He and his wife were known for their songbook of American standards at a time when rock and roll was becoming more popular.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 8 Mar. 2024
February’s installment, the second of four parts, dives into the smoldering songbooks of Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, Nina Simone, and Betty Carter, with vocalists Rhonda Peters, Denise Anya, Darlene Tellis, and Carol Mandon handling the duties (7 p.m. Thursday, Feb 22 at the Crocker.
—Aaron Davis, Sacramento Bee, 28 Jan. 2024
And what motivated Stewart to revisit the band’s songbook on tour?
—Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2024
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