theme song

NOUN

signature song

Synonyms

WEAK

signature tune

Example Sentences

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At the same tournament, Pavarotti's 1972 recording was used as the theme song for the BBC's coverage.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

The boy said he was trying to think of happy things, at one point singing the "Thomas the Tank Engine" theme song to keep himself going.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

A typical night can seamlessly bounce from CupcakKe to Robyn, Chappell Roan to Beyoncé and Lady Gaga’s aughts banger “Telephone,” and also “Rivalry,” the show’s theme song by Peter Peter.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 18, 2026

Walking into the ring after months of training, he was hit by an assault of noise: The “Rocky” theme song blasted and the crowd roared.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 27, 2025

I start to whistle the Jeopardy! theme song while we wait, which makes her laugh.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott