theme music
noun/ˈθiːm mjuːzɪk/
/ˈθiːm mjuːzɪk/
[uncountable] (also theme, theme song, theme tune [countable])
- music that is played at the beginning and end and/or is often repeated in a film, television programme, etc. compare signature tuneTopics Musicc1, Film and theatrec1, TV, radio and newsc1
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