show tune

noun

: a song from a musical
The concert featured popular Broadway show tunes.

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Future shows will take on a wide variety of genres, from pop/classical crossover to soul/R&B to Broadway show tunes and more. Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2025 The Ukulele Jammers will be playing Broadway show tunes and invite anyone who enjoys singing to join them. Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025 The Grammy-winning singer draws on her more than 50 albums of folk, rock, show tunes, standards and original compositions. Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2025 Our repertoire includes pop songs, show tunes, folk and world music. Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for show tune

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“Show tune.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/show%20tune. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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