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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Dolly Parton had her first film role (and was nominated for an Oscar for having written the movie's theme song of the same name) in Colin Higgins' classic workplace comedy.
—EW.com, 31 May 2024
The chemistry between its three stars is as memorable as that bumping, throbbing theme song.
—Jason Sheeler, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
The opening theme song for the Hashira Training arc of the popular TV anime series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba rules downloads and hits No. 33 for streaming and No. 61 for radio.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 22 May 2024
Such was his popularity that FIFA, the International Assn. of World Football, asked Martin and his team to create the theme song for the 1998 World Cup.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2024
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EW.com, 31 May 2024
The chemistry between its three stars is as memorable as that bumping, throbbing theme song.
—Jason Sheeler, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
The opening theme song for the Hashira Training arc of the popular TV anime series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba rules downloads and hits No. 33 for streaming and No. 61 for radio.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 22 May 2024
Such was his popularity that FIFA, the International Assn. of World Football, asked Martin and his team to create the theme song for the 1998 World Cup.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2024
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 6 Jun. 2024.
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