show tune

noun

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

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Her Cal Performances program spans show tunes, classics from the Great American Songbook, and more. Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2026 Swinging show tunes from charismatic singer-pianist and iconic band. Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026 An avid lover of theatre, entertainment, and music, Lea is oftentimes working with show tunes or classic jazz playing in the background. Lea Donenberg, Vogue, 18 Nov. 2025 Coonen's wide range of musical interests includes both show tunes and indie rock, such as her fave, James Marriott. Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 13 Nov. 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 15 Feb. 2026.

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