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signature tune

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
Related topics: Broadcasting, Music
ˈsignature ˌtune noun [countable] British English  TCBAPMa short piece of music used at the beginning and end of a television or radio programme 〔电视或广播节目开始和结束时的〕信号曲
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signature tuneEven the distinctive signature tune has been re-recorded to provide a more modern feel.One thing I regret: the jettisoning of the original signature tune.It was Buddie's signature tune, the one his band always played at the start of every session.
ˈsignature ˌtune nounChineseSyllable
a of Corpus piece music at short used


signature tune
ˈsignature ˌtune noun [countable] British English
a short piece of music used at the beginning and end of a television or radio programme


signature tuneBrE /ˈsɪɡnətʃə tjuːn/ 🔊NAmE /ˈsɪɡnətʃər tuːn/ 🔊 noun (BrE) a short tune played at the beginning and end of a particular television or radio programme, or one that is connected with a particular performer (电视、广播节目的或某主持人主持节目时播放的)信号曲,开始曲,结束曲   compare theme music