signature song

English

Etymology

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

Noun

signature song (plural signature songs)

1. (music, usually in the singular) A song in which its artist or band is best associated with or known for.

Translations

the song a performer is primarily associated with

• Chinese:

  Mandarin: 代表曲 (dàibiǎoqǔ)

• Finnish: nimikkokappale
• French: chanson phare (fr) f
• Italian: cavallo di battaglia m
• Japanese: 代表曲 (daihyōkyoku)

See also

• signature tune