theme song
noun
plural theme songs
1
: a song or melody strongly associated with someone or something
a famous performer's theme song
the theme song of a political campaign
often
: an identifying melody or song typically played at the beginning of a movie, television show, etc., and sometimes recurring during its course
Some of these shows were truly unforgettable, with catchy theme songs that are instantly recognizable decades later. —
Grant Butler
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: a statement, expression, or opinion repeatedly heard from someone
But literary history is also entangled with criticism. Inevitably so; let me revert unblushingly to my theme song: in order to appreciate a masterpiece, we must be acquainted with its language …—Albert Guerard
Albert GuerardExamples of theme song in a Sentence
He was playing the theme song from “The Godfather.”
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Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 2 May 2025
The latter is the theme song for the ongoing NHK morning drama series Anpan.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 1 May 2025
An Armed and Legged Fish: How Steve, a French cartoon with a catchy theme song, became a TikTok star.
—Sadiya Ansari Spandita Malik, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
The theme song, also written and produced by Barrera, features a key musical collaboration that brings to life a heartfelt anthem about chasing dreams and overcoming the odds.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for theme song
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“Theme song.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/theme%20song. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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