songbook

noun

song·book | \ ˈsȯŋ-ˌbu̇k

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Definition of songbook

: a collection of songs specifically : a book containing vocal music (such as hymns)

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Starting with Olivo’s Satine and Tveit’s Christian, and continuing through Tam Mutu’s dastardly Duke and Sahr Ngaujah’s affecting Toulouse-Lautrec, the voices gift-wrap the songbook in consistent pleasurability. — Peter Marks, Washington Post, "Will you love ‘Moulin Rouge!’ as a stage musical? Well, you’ll certainly fall in like.," 25 July 2019 Fiddler on the Roof is an essential part of Broadway traditions at this point — as crucial to the American songbook and stage as Oklahoma or West Side Story. — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, "Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles trailer previews the story of the musical's unlikely journey to Broadway classic," 12 June 2019 In all, this work stands as a high point in Kahane’s songbook and a tantalizing hint of what may yet be ahead. — Howard Reich, chicagotribune.com, "Grant Park Orchestra review: Kahane’s ‘Emergency Shelter’ gets a brilliant Midwest premiere," 6 July 2019 Willie Nelson & Family and Alison Krauss The elder statesman (and freest spirit) of country music takes on the American songbook with help from son Lukas and others. — Chris Kaltenbach, baltimoresun.com, "Things to do in Baltimore this week: Dragon Boat Challenge, Chesapeake Crab, Wine & Beer Festival and more," 16 June 2019 The real payoff here is the songbook of variations on the theme — from easy listening to sensuous R&B to grinding death metal. — Michael Andor Brodeur, BostonGlobe.com, "Revolutionary airports, viral nuts, plastic wrap, and more from the week online," 5 July 2019 The legendary songbook of Johnny Cash comes to life in Actors Theatre of Louisville show. — Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, "Louisville shows this week: Patton Oswalt, Death Cab for Cutie & more," 5 July 2019 Singers gathered in Judge Boohaker’s courtroom on the third floor of the Jefferson County Courthouse and sang from The Sacred Harp, a beloved shape note songbook which has been in publication since 1844. — Anna Beahm | Abeahm@al.com, al.com, "Sacred Harp singing returns to the Jefferson County Courthouse after more than 60 years," 30 June 2019 Rocketman’ The Elton John songbook gets the biopic/jukebox musical treatment. — Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, "Fourth of July movie guide: The 11 biggest films to keep you entertained after the fireworks," 26 June 2019

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songbook

noun

English Language Learners Definition of songbook

: a book that contains the music and words to songs

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