songbook
noun
song·book
ˈsȯŋ-ˌbu̇k 
: a collection of songs
specifically
: a book containing vocal music (such as hymns)
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His commitment has been to preserve and share this great American songbook while providing resources to fellow Beach Boys shareholders, including Al Jardine.
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EW.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Even so, the Chiesa chant has become a staple of the Anfield songbook.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
His vocals have noticeably deteriorated through the decades and, likewise, much of the songbook — especially the selection of tunes delivered at Chase Center — hasn’t weathered the years very well.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2025
Her songbook incorporates about 50 different tunings.
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2025
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EW.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Even so, the Chiesa chant has become a staple of the Anfield songbook.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
His vocals have noticeably deteriorated through the decades and, likewise, much of the songbook — especially the selection of tunes delivered at Chase Center — hasn’t weathered the years very well.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2025
Her songbook incorporates about 50 different tunings.
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for songbook
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