songbook
noun
song·book
ˈsȯŋ-ˌbu̇k 
: a collection of songs
specifically
: a book containing vocal music (such as hymns)
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Beyond the suite, the night will include an eclectic mix of jazz genres — more holiday tunes and selections from Ella Fitzgerald songbook (this is where Zuraitis comes in), plus New Orleans brass band classics.
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Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 6 Dec. 2025
From intricate Nudie suits and a storied pistol to leatherbound songbooks and dozens of intimate notes from the likes of Johnny Cash and Loretta Lynn, most of the items had never been seen by the public.
—Laura L. Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Nov. 2025
The movie, written and directed by Craig Brewer, features the full cooperation of songwriting legend Diamond, 84, who opened his songbook to filmmakers.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Of course, The Waterboys have a brilliant songbook to draw from — with Scott being one of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll poets of the last half century.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
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Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 6 Dec. 2025
From intricate Nudie suits and a storied pistol to leatherbound songbooks and dozens of intimate notes from the likes of Johnny Cash and Loretta Lynn, most of the items had never been seen by the public.
—Laura L. Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Nov. 2025
The movie, written and directed by Craig Brewer, features the full cooperation of songwriting legend Diamond, 84, who opened his songbook to filmmakers.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Of course, The Waterboys have a brilliant songbook to draw from — with Scott being one of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll poets of the last half century.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
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“Songbook.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/songbook. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.
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