signature song

noun

A song in which its artist or band is best associated with or known for.

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Meanings

nounsignature song (plural signature songs)

plural signature songs

  1. singularusuallyentertainmentA song in which its artist or band is best associated with or known for.

Origin

See the main entries. Formed as a compound in the 1920s.

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Translations

Chinese Mandarin 代表曲
  • 代表曲 (dàibiǎoqǔ)the song a performer is primarily associated with
Finnish nimikkokappale
  • nimikkokappalethe song a performer is primarily associated with
French chanson phare
  • chanson pharethe song a performer is primarily associated with
Italian cavallo di battaglia
  • cavallo di battagliathe song a performer is primarily associated with
Japanese 代表曲
  • 代表曲 (daihyōkyoku)the song a performer is primarily associated with
Cite this entry
APA

signature song. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/signature%20song

MLA

“signature song.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/signature%20song. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “signature song,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/signature%20song.

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