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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See the trailer for the first episode above, and the all-new theme song below.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 6 Oct. 2025
The international rollout is expected to fuel even greater global momentum for the theme song as well.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
The series, which features a theme song sung by viral sensations FLYANA BOSS, has made the rounds at San Diego Comic Con alongside being selected for the Micheaux Film Festival, the Atlanta Film Festival and the Black Girls Rock Film Fest.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
Warren also writes the majority of the songs for the series, including the theme song.
—Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 6 Oct. 2025
The international rollout is expected to fuel even greater global momentum for the theme song as well.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
The series, which features a theme song sung by viral sensations FLYANA BOSS, has made the rounds at San Diego Comic Con alongside being selected for the Micheaux Film Festival, the Atlanta Film Festival and the Black Girls Rock Film Fest.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
Warren also writes the majority of the songs for the series, including the theme song.
—Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 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 8 Oct. 2025.
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