songbook
noun
song·book
ˈsȯŋ-ˌbu̇k 
: a collection of songs
specifically
: a book containing vocal music (such as hymns)
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Performing as part of The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, his band is known for their contemporary arrangements of classic jazz and American songbook standards.
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Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
Serving Country is a twist on the usual Gravy songbook.
—Eric Fuller, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Quincy Jones, who expanded the American songbook as a musician, composer and producer and shaped some of the biggest stars and most memorable songs in the second half of the 20th century, has died.
—Steve Marble, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Don’t look for it on the color wheel, fashion catwalks or in the prog rock songbook.
—Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
Serving Country is a twist on the usual Gravy songbook.
—Eric Fuller, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Quincy Jones, who expanded the American songbook as a musician, composer and producer and shaped some of the biggest stars and most memorable songs in the second half of the 20th century, has died.
—Steve Marble, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Don’t look for it on the color wheel, fashion catwalks or in the prog rock songbook.
—Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Songbook.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/songbook. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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