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And there they were, a dozen or two members of that marching band, in full regalia, with two people holding a “Happy Birthday Eva!” banner and the rest blasting out the familiar tune.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 6, 2026

Each score prompted celebration — and a familiar tune.

From Washington Times Sep. 10, 2023

Just as the familiar tune “In the Hall of the Mountain King” gradually builds speed “accelerando,” as the compositional notation is known, some birdsong does too, like that of the nightingale.

From New York Times Jun. 6, 2023

No, the current situation is not a repeat of ancient market history; while the market and economy are whistling a familiar tune to old-timers, there are differences.

From Seattle Times Sep. 3, 2022

Some people find it easier to learn to recognize intervals if they associate each interval with a familiar tune.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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