"signature song" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: signature songs [plural]
Etymology: See the main entries. Formed as a compound in the 1920s. Head templates: {{en-noun}} signature song (plural signature songs)
  1. (music, usually in the singular) A song in which its artist or band is best associated with or known for. Wikipedia link: signature song Tags: singular, usually Categories (topical): Music Related terms: signature tune Translations (the song a performer is primarily associated with): chanson phare [feminine] (French), cavallo di battaglia [masculine] (Italian), 代表曲 (daihyōkyoku) (Japanese)
    Sense id: en-signature_song-en-noun-yPhokQ7r Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

Inflected forms

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