songbook
noun
song·book
ˈsȯŋ-ˌbu̇k 
: a collection of songs
specifically
: a book containing vocal music (such as hymns)
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Each begins simply enough, with the piano-bass-alto saxophone-drums quartet setting up an interpretation from composer Ahmed Abdul-Malik’s songbook.
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Brett Saunders, The Denver Post, 1 Dec. 2024
The project was largely a collection of covers from the American songbook.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
Whether sung by a group of vultures, a menacing sea witch, or a cavalcade of pirates, these Disney songs have made a titanic impact on the All-American songbook.
—Barry Levitt, TIME, 27 Nov. 2024
Performing as part of The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, his band is known for their contemporary arrangements of classic jazz and American songbook standards.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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Brett Saunders, The Denver Post, 1 Dec. 2024
The project was largely a collection of covers from the American songbook.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
Whether sung by a group of vultures, a menacing sea witch, or a cavalcade of pirates, these Disney songs have made a titanic impact on the All-American songbook.
—Barry Levitt, TIME, 27 Nov. 2024
Performing as part of The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, his band is known for their contemporary arrangements of classic jazz and American songbook standards.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Songbook.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/songbook. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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