answer song

noun

A song whose lyrics serve as a response or sequel to the lyrics of another song.

Meanings

nounanswer song (plural answer songs)

plural answer songs

  1. entertainmentA song whose lyrics serve as a response or sequel to the lyrics of another song.
  2. specificallyentertainmentA type of popular song in 1980s hip-hop, composed by one artist as a satirical response to a specific song by another artist.
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APA

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Chicago

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