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Then a friend of Jim's suggested we make a theme song to explain the story, and this is where the Mads came from. Josh and I wrote it into the theme song.
Joel Hodgson

Meaning of "theme song" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF THEME SONG

theme song play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF THEME SONG

noun
adjective
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Theme song is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES THEME SONG MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Theme music

Theme music is a piece that is often written specifically for a radio program, television program, video game or movie, and usually played during the intro, during title sequence and/or ending credits. If it is accompanied by lyrics, most often associated with the show, it is a theme song. When the theme song is named for the title of the work, it is the title song. The phrase theme song or signature tune may also be used to refer to a signature song that has become especially associated with a particular performer or dignitary; often used as they make an entrance. The purpose of a theme song is often similar to that of a leitmotif.

Definition of theme song in the English dictionary

The definition of theme song in the dictionary is a melody used, esp in a film score, to set a mood, introduce a character, etc.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE THEME SONG

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thema
thematic
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thematic approach
thematically
thematisation
thematization
theme
theme music
theme park
theme pub
themed
themeless
Themis
Themistocles
themself
themselves
then
then and there

WORDS THAT END LIKE THEME SONG

birdsong
drinking song
evensong
folk song
for a song
gospel song
love song
marching song
on song
part song
patter song
plainsong
pop song
prick song
school song
singsong
siren song
song
swan song
torch song

Synonyms and antonyms of theme song in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «theme song» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF THEME SONG

Find out the translation of theme song to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of theme song from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «theme song» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

主题曲
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

tema musical
570 millions of speakers

English

theme song
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

थीम गीत
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

أغنية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

песня
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

tema
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মূল সঙ্গীত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

chanson thème
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

lagu tema
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Titelsong
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

テーマソング
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

테마 송
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tema lagu
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bài hát chủ đề
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தீம் பாடல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

थीम गाणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

tema müziği
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

theme song
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

piosenka
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

пісня
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

tema cântec
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

τραγούδι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

temalied
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ledmotivet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kjenningsmelodien
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of theme song

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «THEME SONG»

The term «theme song» is very widely used and occupies the 17.607 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «THEME SONG» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about theme song

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10 QUOTES WITH «THEME SONG»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word theme song.
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Hoagy Carmichael
I'm singing the music publisher's theme song - it ain't a commercial.
2
Julia Glass
I have struggled for decades now with the fear of and resistance to change - mostly in the realms of technology, transportation, and the ways people choose to communicate. If I had a theme song, it would be that lovely song 'I'm Old-Fashioned,' as sung by Ella Fitzgerald.
3
Kimiko Glenn
The theme song of 'Doug' was my ringtone once for literally a year.
4
Dhani Harrison
Someone recently played me 'Combination Pizza Hut and Taco Bell' by Das Racist. That should be my theme song.
5
Joel Hodgson
Then a friend of Jim's suggested we make a theme song to explain the story, and this is where the Mads came from. Josh and I wrote it into the theme song.
6
Andy Milonakis
There's little kids on trains coming up to me, singing my theme song, and they can barely walk.
7
John Ritter
If I found a cure for a huge disease, while I was hobbling up onstage to accept the Nobel Prize they'd be playing the theme song from 'Three's Company'.
8
John Sebastian
I was wildly out of style when that television theme song suddenly pushed its way onto the Top Ten. It was certainly not the record company trying to make that happen.
9
Anne Sweeney
My theme song is always: 'Pay attention to your viewer. Follow them.'
10
Mitchell Zuckoff
Bob Altman got nothing from the TV series 'M*A*S*H,' and the royalties for the theme song went to his oldest son, Michael, who wrote it as a 15-year-old poet!

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «THEME SONG»

Discover the use of theme song in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to theme song and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Jet
Hit recording artist Deniece Williams and legendary balladeer Johnny Mathis sing the theme song for the hit NBC-TV series, "Family Ties." James DePreist, conductor of the Oregon Symphony, does the theme. MUSIC With many of today's ...
2
Jazz: The American Theme Song
Examines the history of jazz and the events which influenced its development, and looks at jazz's role in American culture
James Lincoln Collier, 1995
3
Single Season Sitcoms, 1948-1979: A Complete Guide
The Kallikaks—The theme song was performed by Roy Clark. Karen (with Debbie Watson)—The Beach Boys perform the theme “Karen.” The Last Resort— Theme song written by Pat Williams. Life with Luigi—Theme song, “Way Marie,” written ...
Bob Leszczak, 2012
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Jet
"Why I thought of it (then), I have no idea," he said. "I had nothing else to do during the instrumental part of the song. I did it and here comes the applause." Bobby McFerrin Sings 'Cosby Show' Theme Song "The Cosby Show", the No. 1 series ...
5
Song Sheets to Software: A Guide to Print Music, Software, ...
The silent movie and the theme song followed, as did the synchronization of musical score and film and. later, the talkies. In 1926, Warner Brothers purchased a device called the Vitaphone, which synchronized a wax sound recording with a  ...
Elizabeth C. Axford, 2004
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Reading Power
... the Reading Power Theme Song (below) and sang it for me, shouting the word “Brain” each time they sang it. Having five-year-olds sing a song about metacognition was most inspiring! I asked them why they were shouting the word  ...
Adrienne Gear
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Television Without Pity: 752 Things We Love to Hate (and ...
Type #6, Musical Time Capsule: You EME SONGS don't need lyrics to make your theme song sound hopelessly dated, as we can prove by reminding you of the instrumental theme songs for Knight Rider, Magnum, P.I., and Beverly Hills 90210 ...
Tara Ariano, Sarah D. Bunting, 2006
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Reading The L Word: Outing Contemporary Television
The last I checked, the main audience is lesbian, which makes the theme song preachy and wrought with cliche. Perhaps that's what it takes for a lesbian show on mainstream television to be watched by a straight person. The Queer As Folk  ...
Kim Akass, Janet McCabe, 2006
9
Listen Up!: Podcasting for Schools and Libraries
For example, the theme song to the Daily Giz Wiz (gizwiz.biz) is always the same. I know what to expect when I hear that theme. After the theme plays, I know that the host, Leo Laporte, is going to let listeners know what the gadget of the day is.
Linda W. Braun, 2007
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Awesome Hands-on Activities for Teaching Literary Elements
If the theme song has lyrics, type and distribute them to students. Discuss the mood and purpose of the theme songs. Ask how they affect us emotionally. The theme song from Titanic works well. 2. Explain to students that they will be ...
Susan Van Zile, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «THEME SONG»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term theme song is used in the context of the following news items.
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The most iconic James Bond theme songs
The theme song for the next James Bond movie has already been recorded - but who got to sing it? There's been no end to the rumors that it was British pop star ... «Deutsche Welle, Jul 15»
2
SPECTRE Theme Song Reportedly 'Spy' by Ellie Goulding
By Michael MartinBritish pop star Ellie Goulding may have recorded the theme song to SPECTRE, the upcoming 24th James Bond movie. According to Showbiz ... «IGN, Jul 15»
3
Sam Smith Won't Sing The 'SPECTRE' Theme Song, But This Other …
Remember how utterly and completely Adele crushed the theme music to “Skyfall” back in 2012? For my money, it's neck-and-neck with Nancy Sinatra's ... «MTV.com, Jul 15»
4
Alex Trebek raps the 'Fresh Prince' theme song on 'Jeopardy'
Alex Trebek raps the 'Fresh Prince' theme song on 'Jeopardy'. Published June 30, 2015. FoxNews.com. Facebook0 Twitter0 livefyre2 Email Print. alex trebek ... «Fox News, Jun 15»
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The Secrets Behind Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt's Awesome Songs
A theme song was important because of Kimmy's dark premise and opening scene of the Mole Women being rescued after 15 years in captivity. "It was such a ... «TV Guide, Apr 15»
6
'Full House' Cast Reunites And Sings The Theme Song
But the gang didn't just gather to take pictures -- they also sang the "Full House" theme song. Andrea Barber, who played Kimmy Gibbler, captured the moment ... «Huffington Post, Jan 15»
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#UkipCalypso: Twitter's best jokes about Ukip's theme song
Nigel Farage has called on Ukip supporters to buy a new calypso theme tune sung in a fake-Caribbean accent by the former Radio 1 DJ Mike Read. «The Week UK, Oct 14»
8
'Better Call Saul' Gets A Theme Song
Better Call Saul, the Breaking Bad spin-off/prequel that promises to show us the origin story of everyone's favorite criminal lawyer (emphasis on criminal) just got ... «ThinkProgress, Oct 14»
9
Lorde's New Theme Song for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 …
Of the foreboding (yet, at the same time, strangely catchy) tune, Lorde, born Ella Yelich-O'Connor, posted on her Tumblr account, "It's my first offering from what I ... «People Magazine, Sep 14»
10
Tim McGraw Explains Why 'Overrated' Could Be His Theme Song
Tim McGraw agrees that the first song on his new 'Sundown Heaven Town' album could be his theme song. The banjo-laden track evokes everything he stands ... «Taste of Country, Sep 14»

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