Phrase guide

signature song

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: singular, usually

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 代表曲 (dàibiǎoqǔ) — the song a performer is primarily associated with
  • Finnish: nimikkokappale — the song a performer is primarily associated with
  • French: chanson phare — the song a performer is primarily associated with
  • Italian: cavallo di battaglia — the song a performer is primarily associated with
  • Japanese: 代表曲 (daihyōkyoku) — the song a performer is primarily associated with