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theme song

noun

  1. a melody in an operetta or musical comedy so emphasized by repetition as to dominate the presentation.
  2. a melody identifying or identified with a radio or television program, dance band, etc., usually played at the beginning of each program.
  3. an expression, comment, or subject of conversation that a person or group uses habitually.


theme song

noun

  1. a melody used, esp in a film score, to set a mood, introduce a character, etc
  2. another term for signature tune
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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of theme song1

An Americanism dating back to 1925–30
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The projections and lighting will be set to the 70th-anniversary theme song, “Celebrate Happy,†which is to be recorded by the Jonas Brothers.

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De Veer, who composed the score and theme song for the first three seasons, said he would not return for the fourth due to conflict with White.

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Throughout Season 3, “White Lotus†has turned heads for more than just its theme song.

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One song was a particular favorite — the theme song to “The Golden Girls,†which includes the lyrics “Thank you for being a friend.â€

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The first episode, titled “Meet the Billionaire,†featured the funky “For the Love of Money†by the O’Jays, the show’s theme song throughout its run.

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