"signature tune" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: signature tunes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} signature tune (plural signature tunes)
  1. (music, broadcasting) The tune that opens and/or closes a radio or television programme. Categories (topical): Broadcasting, Music Synonyms: theme song, theme tune Related terms: signature song
    Sense id: en-signature_tune-en-noun-Oqffb7nT Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: broadcasting, entertainment, lifestyle, media, music

Inflected forms

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