signature tune
Definition
Noun: A distinctive piece of music, typically a short melody, that is consistently used to identify and introduce a particular performer, band, radio program, or television show.
Usage
The term is used to describe the specific, recognizable tune associated with a broadcast or performer. It signals the start or identity of a program or act. - The show's signature tune is instantly recognizable to millions of viewers. - The band always opened their set with their famous signature tune.
Advanced Usage
- As a branding element: A signature tune functions as an auditory logo, creating immediate audience association.
- The composer was hired to create a new signature tune for the news channel's rebranding.
Variants and Related Words
- Theme song: Often used interchangeably with "signature tune," especially for television shows. A theme song may have lyrics, while a signature tune is often purely instrumental.
- Theme music: A broader term for music associated with a program, character, or genre.
- Jingle: A short, catchy tune used in advertising.
Synonyms
- Theme
- Theme music
- Identifying melody
- Musical signature
Related Phrases
- To have as one's signature tune: To use a particular piece of music for identification.
- The comedian had a popular jazz standard as his signature tune.
Noun
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a melody used to identify a performer or a dance band or radio/tv program
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