songbook

noun

song·​book ˈsȯŋ-ˌbu̇k How to pronounce songbook (audio)
: a collection of songs
specifically : a book containing vocal music (such as hymns)

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Each begins simply enough, with the piano-bass-alto saxophone-drums quartet setting up an interpretation from composer Ahmed Abdul-Malik’s songbook. Brett Saunders, The Denver Post, 1 Dec. 2024 The project was largely a collection of covers from the American songbook. Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024 Whether sung by a group of vultures, a menacing sea witch, or a cavalcade of pirates, these Disney songs have made a titanic impact on the All-American songbook. Barry Levitt, TIME, 27 Nov. 2024 Performing as part of The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, his band is known for their contemporary arrangements of classic jazz and American songbook standards. Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for songbook 

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of songbook was before the 12th century

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“Songbook.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/songbook. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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